Susan Bell, LCSW

Susan Bell, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with over four decades of experience in community mental health. Throughout her distinguished career, she has led initiatives that address complex behavioral health needs, with a focus on improving systems of care for underserved and high-risk populations.

Susan has provided strategic leadership during key evolutions in the field, including the transition to managed care, the implementation of trauma-informed care models, and the development of integrated services for individuals experiencing mental illness, homelessness, and justice system involvement. Her expertise spans clinical program development, policy implementation, and interagency collaboration, making her a trusted leader in behavioral health reform.

Known for her clinical insight and systems-level thinking, Susan has played a central role in designing service delivery models that combine treatment, housing stability, and social support to improve long-term outcomes. Her leadership continues to shape person-centered, recovery-focused care across a wide spectrum of behavioral health services.