Deana Chase, LICSW, ACM, CCM

Deana has over 25 years of experience in social work across community mental health, inpatient settings, schools, and primary care. With extensive management experience in Integrated Mental Health, she has contributed to numerous community health initiatives, including the St. Albans Health Service Area’s collaborative to reduce suicide and drug overdose deaths. Deana specializes in developing and implementing workflows within systems of care, combining clinical expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare operations. Previously, she led Vermont’s Suicide Safer-Care Pathways Minigrant Initiative, in partnership with primary care and designated agency sites across the state. Outside of work, Deana enjoys time at her summer camp on Lake Champlain with her partner and son and loves cooking for friends and family.