Jennifer Close

Jennifer Close possesses extensive experience in the mental health and behavioral health fields, starting as a Behavioral Health Specialist at Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc. from 2003 to 2008. Following this role, Jennifer served as a Residential Addiction Counselor at Outside-In School of Experiential Education Inc. from 2007 to February 2011, and later as an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist at Bedford-Somerset DBHS from 2010 to April 2012. Experience continued at Independent Family Services, Inc. as Facility Director and Family Therapist from 2011 to 2013, along with positions as Behavioral Health Manager at Community Action Partnership from September 2014 to September 2016, and Mobile Therapist at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. until September 2023. Notable roles also include Assistant Director of Inpatient Behavioral Health and Quality Management Clinician at UPMC from November 2016 to September 2023. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State University and a Master of Science in Human Services from Capella University.