Jeff Shannon

Behavioral Health Administration

Santa Barbara, California, United States

About

Jeff Shannon has a proven track record of successfully leading teams to meet the highest standards of patient care and fulfill the organization’s mission. He has an established ability to create and develop fruitful partnerships with both internal and external customers. Jeff began his career as a mental health practitioner but has been in leadership positions in non-profit and government sectors for the last 10 years. Jeff is a certified Master Instructor through the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, and has extensive experience in public speaking, and teaching adults through the use of adult learning theory. A retired police officer, Jeff is a subject matter expert on the topics of law enforcement stress, resiliency, and crisis de-escalation. He was the Officer of the Year at his department in 2012, and a former contributing columnist at Calibre Press.

Experience

  • Clinic Administrator at Ventura County Department of Behavioral Health
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Program Director at Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc.
    Apr 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

  • Crisis Services Manager at County of Santa Barbara
    Apr 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Law Enforcement Consultant & Trainer at BlueResilience (www.blue-resilience.com)
    Jul 2018 - Nov 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Psychotherapist at Private Practice
    Feb 2007 - Nov 2021 · 14 yrs 10 mos