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Affirm the appointment of Jennifer Mullane as Chief Deputy Behavioral Health and Director of Mental Health Services effective as of February 16, 2025, per Welfare and Institutions Code ?5607
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board of Supervisors affirm the appointment of Jennifer Mullane as Chief Deputy Behavioral Health and Director of Mental Health Services effective as of February 16, 2025, per Welfare and Institutions (W&I) Code ?5607.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County's Director of Mental Health Services (County classification of Chief Deputy Behavioral Health) has been vacant since November 16, 2024 after the prior incumbent promoted to the role of Director of Health and Social Services. The County conducted a recruitment to fill the position of Chief Deputy Behavioral Health, and after the recruitment and interview process of potential candidates, Jennifer Mullane was selected as Chief Deputy Behavioral Health and Director of Mental Health Services in Solano County. Ms. Mullane started in this role as of February 16, 2025.
Jennifer Mullane has served as the Deputy Director H&SS, Behavioral Health since July 24, 2023. Ms. Mullane previously served in various leadership roles at Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services, most recently as the Associate Director for the Adult/Older Adult System of Care. Ms. Mullane's career began as a Presidential Management Fellow with the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, before advancing to Victim-Witness Manager for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Seattle, Washington. She also worked as a therapist and case manager at Seattle Counseling Services for Sexual Minorities. A dedicated public servant, Ms. Mullane is committed to delivering high-quality services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries with complex needs, including those with co-occu...
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