CBHL Member Networking Conversation | Profiles in Leadership – Meet Paolo del Vecchio!

Members-Only

Meet Paolo del Vecchio, MSW!

Join us for our members-only monthly networking conversation, “Profiles in Behavioral Health Leadership.” This series is designed to highlight inspirational leaders who are eager to share their personal leadership journey. You’ll gain valuable insight into the lessons they’ve learned, their proudest achievements, and how they maintain the passion and drive to cultivate healing, wellness, and recovery through their work.

10:00 am PT / 11:00 am MT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ET

Mr. del Vecchio is the Director of the Office of Recovery where he provides leadership for SAMHSA’s efforts to advance recovery across the nation. This includes expanding the availability of recovery support services – including peer services, housing, employment, and whole health care – to people with mental health and/or substance use conditions and their families.

Previously, Mr. del Vecchio served as SAMHSA’s Executive Officer and Director of the Office of Management, Technology and Operations and led improvements in the areas of human resources, information technology, ethics, and more. He also previously served as Director of SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services, providing executive leadership for Federal efforts to improve the nation’s mental health service systems. This included management of the federal/state mental health block grant program and directing a range of programs and activities that address topics such as suicide prevention, children’s mental health, homelessness, disaster mental health, HIV/AIDS, and others.

Prior to joining SAMHSA, Mr. del Vecchio worked for the Philadelphia Office of Mental Health in the areas of policy formulation and the planning of a comprehensive system of trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, community-based mental health services.

A person in long-term recovery from mental health conditions and addictions as well as a trauma survivor, Mr. del Vecchio has over 40 years of behavioral health experience as a consumer, family member, provider, advocate, and policy maker. He graduated summa cum laude with a master’s degree in social work from Temple University, has published widely, and is a highly sought-after national leader and speaker.

Member networking conversations are designed to provide CBHL members with a unique opportunity to connect, exchange valuable insights, and collaborate with fellow leaders who are making a difference in their communities.  These sessions offer an informal platform for engaging discussions on leadership topics and challenges that are currently top of mind for our members.  

This time is for you!  We encourage you to join the conversation with your camera on if possible.  We look forward to seeing you.