Lmft David Mullen

Chief Mental Health Clinician at San Diego County Sheriff

David Mullen, LMFT has extensive work experience in the mental health field. Most recently, they served as the Chief Mental Health Clinician for the San Diego County Sheriff, starting in 2022. Prior to this, they worked for the County of San Diego as a Behavioral Health Program Coordinator from 2017 to 2022. In this role, they procured, supported, and monitored contracted mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs, with a focus on justice-involved services.

Before their role with the County, David worked at Telecare Corporation. David served as a Program Administrator from 2014 to 2016, overseeing three justice-involved mental health programs in partnership with Probation, Parole, and Behavioral Health Court. David also held the position of Clinical Director from 2008 to 2014, where they provided leadership and guidance to the organization's mental health programs.

David started their career as a Licensed Program Clinician at Telecare Corporation from 2006 to 2007. David then transitioned to the County of San Diego, working as a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (Forensic) from 2001 to 2005. In this role, they provided therapy, case management, and supervision for individuals transitioning from State Hospital Care back into the community. David also worked as a Case Management Clinician from 1996 to 2001, and as a Protective Services Worker from 1995 to 1996, providing counseling and reunification services for families involved in the court system.

David's early career included a role as a Clinical Case Manager at the Toussaint Teen Center from 1992 to 1994. During this time, they worked with homeless teenagers in a transitional living setting, providing counseling, case management, and helped develop an outdoor education program.

Overall, David Mullen, LMFT has gained extensive experience in various roles within the mental health field, with a focus on justice-involved services and community-based programs.

David Mullen, LMFT holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Portland, which they obtained between the years 1985 and 1989. Subsequently, they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from the University of San Diego. No specific start and end years are provided for this degree.

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  • Chief Mental Health Clinician

    April, 2022 - present