Franklin Ortiz

Franklin Ortiz, LCSW, currently serves as the Behavioral Health Clinical Lead and Manager at Valley Health Partners Community Health Center since July 2021. With extensive experience in various roles, including President of Allentown Youth Soccer Club since September 2017, Franklin has previously held positions as Behavioral Health Clinical Coordinator at Valley Health Partners and Clinical Coordinator and Behavioral Health Specialist at Lehigh Valley Health Network. Franklin's earlier roles include School Social Worker at Stepping Stone School and Union City Board of Education, Emergency Room Psychiatric Social Worker at Saint Mary Hospital, and Psychiatric Social Worker at Saint Mary Community Mental Health Center. Educational background includes a Master of Social Work from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Psychology and Marketing from Saint Peter's College. Expertise includes providing counseling, crisis evaluations, and developing individualized treatment plans for diverse populations.