Samia Elshafie

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker · U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs

mental health Chico, CA

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
8 years
since Apr 2018
Gender
Female

Experience

Licensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerCurrent
U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Since Apr 2018 · 8 years · Chico, CA

Education

Boston College
Master’s Degree
2015 – 2017
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
Masters
2008 – 2010
University of California Santa Cruz
2003 – 2007
The American University in Cairo
2005 – 2006

Skills

Human Rights International Development International Relations Arabic Civil Society Policy Analysis Foreign Policy Ngos Nonprofits Government Public Policy Capacity Building Grants Political Science Politics Democracy Africa Program Management Program Evaluation Conflict Analysis Peacebuilding Policy Elections Democratization Proposal Writing Conflict International Security Diplomacy Grant Writing Humanitarian Assistance International Organizations Political Risk Analysis Gender Mainstreaming Humanitarian Rule Of Law Refugees International Human Rights Economic Development Program Development Mental Health Inpatient Care School Social Work Veterans Affairs

About U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs

Industry
Government
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
Office Location
280 Cohasset Rd, Chico, CA

Professional Overview

Samia Elshafie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, currently affiliated with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs, based in Chico, CA. As a mental health, Elshafie contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Chico, CA. They have been with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs for 8 years. Elshafie holds academic credentials, including Master’s Degree and Masters, from Boston College and Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs. Core competencies include Human Rights, International Development, International Relations, Arabic, Civil Society. U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs operates in the Government sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Chico, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Samia Elshafie is one of them.
  • 8,522 mental health professionals are based in CA (out of 155,460 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 13,511 contacts at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in CA: $47,000 – $118,000 (median $68,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in CA: Private Practice (419), Kaiser Permanente (290), Sole Proprietor (278).
  • 3% of mental health professionals in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 87% of mental health professionals in CA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Samia Elshafie located?

Samia Elshafie is based in Chico, CA. They are currently affiliated with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs.

What is Samia Elshafie's specialty?

Samia Elshafie specializes in mental health. Their current role is Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.

Where does Samia Elshafie currently work?

Samia Elshafie currently works at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs. They have been there for 8 years.

What is Samia Elshafie's educational background?

Samia Elshafie attended Boston College and Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs.

How do I contact Samia Elshafie for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

Recruiting mental health professionals typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for mental health professionals across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a mental health professional in CA?

mental health professionals in CA typically earn $47,000 to $118,000 annually, with a median of $68,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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