North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
Melissa Clay is a seasoned mental health professional with extensive experience in program management and clinical practice. Currently serving as Program Project Manager at North Texas Behavioral Health Authority since March 2019, Melissa also works as a Psychiatric Clinician at Metrocare Services since September 2014, where responsibilities include providing psychosocial rehabilitation to high-risk consumers. Previous roles include Program Manager at Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc., and Forensic Case Manager at ABC Behavioral Health, with a focus on dual diagnosis cases. Melissa's career began as Director of Admissions and later as Program Director at Azleway Boys' Ranch, overseeing admissions and program management. Melissa holds a Master's of Science in Forensic Psychology from Walden University and a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science from East Texas Baptist University.
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North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
The North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) is the state designated Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) for the counties of Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall. NTBHA was created to be a safety net for our behavioral health system of care, which encompasses mental health, substance use, and crisis services for persons eligible for Medicaid and/or public behavioral health funds within our six county region.