Dave Nelson

Dave Nelson has an extensive work experience in the behavioral health field. Dave started their career as a Psychiatric Social Worker at St Lawrence County Community Services in 2005 and worked there until 2014. Dave then joined St Lawrence Psychiatric Center as a Psychiatric Social Worker and worked until 2016. In the same year, they worked as a Program Director at St Lawrence County Community Services for a brief period. In 2016, they joined Claxton Hepburn Medical Center as the Director of Outpatient Services and worked there until 2020. Currently, they are the Director of Behavioral Health Programs at United Helpers since 2020. Before their current role, they also worked as the Director at Insight Psychological Solutions starting from 2013.

Dave Nelson attended St. Johnsbury Academy, where they completed their secondary education in 1989. After graduating from high school, they went on to Antioch College, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Literature. This program lasted from 1991 to 1994. Later, Dave enrolled in the University of Maryland School of Social Work to pursue a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with a specialization in Social Work. Dave completed this program from 2003 to 2005. Although the provided information does not mention additional certifications, it is noted that Dave has been recognized as an LCSW-R by the New York State Office of Mental Health. The specific dates and details surrounding this certification are not provided.