AUBURN — Health Affiliates Maine, a statewide substance abuse and mental health agency, announces the hiring of Hahna David Patterson, M.A, LCPC, as the new clinical supervisor/senior clinician. He will be working at the office at 1120 Center St., Auburn.

With nearly five years’ clinical background experience working with military families, Patterson will be focusing on expanding mental health services statewide to military personnel. Additionally, he will be leading and supervising affiliate groups in the Lewiston-Auburn area.

Patterson comes to HAM from his previous position as director of psychological health at the Maine National Guard. Having extensive experience with cognitive behavioral interventions for individuals and families, he will be tasked with developing protocols on dialectical behavioral therapy for affiliate practices.

Currently residing in Topsham, he is a graduate of Antioch New England and the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

To make a referral, an appointment or for more information, call 1-877-888-4304 or visit: www.healthaffiliatesmaine.com/referrals.