NC Department of Health and Human Services
Saarah Waleed, LCMHC, NCC, currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at the NC Department of Health and Human Services since April 2023, with prior roles including Director of Mental Health/Substance Use and Justice Involved Programs/Policy, and Assistant Director. Experience in leadership positions extends back to October 2020 with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as Community Mental Health Section Chief. Previous roles include Chief Program Officer, Vice President of Behavioral Health Services, and Director of Addictions Treatment Services at Villa of Hope from January 2014 to July 2020, and Associate Director, among other titles at Catholic Family Center from 2004 to 2014. Earlier career stages included positions at Catt. County Council on Alcohol/Sub and YWCA, Bradford, PA. Saarah Waleed holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY Brockport, a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling from the State University of New York Empire State College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Karachi University.
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The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen. The Department is divided into 30 divisions and offices. NCDHHS divisions and offices fall under four broad service areas - health, human services, administrative, and support functions. NCDHHS also oversees 14 facilities: developmental centers, neuro-medical treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers, and two residential programs for children. Mission: In collaboration with our partners, DHHS provides essential services to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. Vision: Advancing innovative solutions that foster independence, improve health and promote well-being for all North Carolinians. Values: People-Focused Focus on the people we serve, deliver value and make a positive impact on their lives and communities. Teamwork We are all one department, one team, working toward one goal: to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. Proactive Communication Maintain an open and trusting environment for collaboration and continuous improvement with our team, stakeholders and the people we serve. Transparency Share expertise, information and honest feedback within the Department and with stakeholders and the community. Ask for help when needed. Stewardship Be good stewards of resources and time to create a positive impact for those we serve. Joy Have joy and balance at work so we all bring our A-game when serving the people of North Carolina.