David Swann has over 27 years experience in clinical practice and behavioral health administration.  He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of a public Local Management Entity in North Carolina that manages the behavioral healthcare across multiple counties. 

David has extensive experience providing consultation on Behavioral Health Program Development, Creating Systems of Care, Strategic Planning, Performance Improvement, Access to Care, Leadership Training, Board Governance Training, and Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care. 

He is a well-known public speaker and group facilitator. He provides seminars in the areas of addictions, group and family therapy, systems therapy, clinical supervision, integrated care, ethics, collaboration building, and management and personnel training for both behavioral health and general health professionals.

David is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Certified Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor, and is a National Board Certified Counselor.  He also serves on numerous national, state and local boards whose programs are designed to deliver high quality health and behavioral healthcare. 

David contributed to a chapter featured in the 1998 Book How to Maximize Service Capacity by National Consultant David R. Lloyd.  Most recently, David Swann’s work has been highlighted in the manual The Integration of a Mental Health Professional into the Primary Care Setting: A Manual For Pediatric Providers (2009), and the Open Minds Industry Feature:  A Commitment to Make A Difference – Mental Health Reform in North Carolina (2007).