{"id":3451,"date":"2020-09-16T14:03:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T14:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbhids.org\/dev\/?post_type=news&p=3451"},"modified":"2022-12-07T14:05:41","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T14:05:41","slug":"mayor-announces-resignation-of-dbhids-commissioner-david-t-jones","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/dbhids.org\/dev\/news\/mayor-announces-resignation-of-dbhids-commissioner-david-t-jones\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Announces Resignation of DBHIDS Commissioner David T. Jones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

September 16, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayor Announces Resignation of David T. Jones, Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

View release on Phila.gov<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PHILADELPHIA \u2013 Mayor Kenney today accepted the resignation of David T. Jones, Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mayor has named DBHIDS Deputy Commissioner Jill Bowen as Acting Commissioner while a national search is underway for Jones\u2019 replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDavid Jones did a great job over his three years as the leader of DBHIDS. He helped battle the city\u2019s opioid crisis, worked to further de-stigmatize mental health issues, and ensured continuation of vital health services during the ongoing COVID pandemic. I wish him the best,\u201d Mayor Kenney said. \u201cI am confident that Jill Bowen will offer continuity and leadership during the transition for the city\u2019s vulnerable residents, as well as the network of providers, given her strong organizational background and expertise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jones has accepted the position of director of the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery for the State of Illinois Department of Human Services. The division\u2019s mission is to provide a recovery oriented system of care along the continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support where individuals with SUD, those in recovery and those at risk are valued and treated with dignity and where stigma, accompanying attitudes, discrimination, and other barriers to recovery are eliminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m proud of the work DBHIDS has managed during my time here. We make a difference in the lives of city residents every day. We empower the entire community to take charge of their health and wellness in order to help create a Philadelphia where every resident can thrive,\u201d Jones said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bowen is currently the Deputy Commissioner of Administration and Finance for the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbilities Services. Bowen has more than 30 years\u2019 experience in behavioral health services and management, including an extensive track record in staff development and training, organizational management, and strategic planning. Prior to joining DBHIDS, she was senior adviser for mental health with the Office of the Mayor in New York City. Dr. Bowen trained as a clinical psychologist and received her doctoral degree at the Derner Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies\/Adelphi University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jones\u2019 last day will be Oct. 9. Headshots available on request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights of David T. Jones\u2019 Career with DBHIDS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n