This month, we are thrilled to honor Cheryl Schroeder for 25 years of service. Over the past quarter-century, she has demonstrated great dedication and remarkable adaptability as she leads the organization in the ever-evolving world of IT. She is a driving force in ensuring our systems and processes remain efficient, compliant, and innovative. Congratulations to Cheryl on this extraordinary career … Read More
Shelby Zurick-Beasley Promoted to Senior Director of Programs
It’s an exciting new chapter for leadership at Provident as Shelby Zurick-Beasley joins our executive team as Senior Director of Programs, now leading the organization’s largest departments. The process for her selection included extensive meetings with clinical staff to understand their vision for leadership, as well as a rigorous interview process. “It was clear from the very start that Shelby … Read More
Alexandrea Ward Promoted to Clinical Supervisor – School-Based Behavioral Health
Provident is thrilled to announce Alexandrea Ward’s promotion to Clinical Supervisor – School-Based Behavioral Health. Since joining Provident in 2022, Alexandrea has provided individual and family therapy with a trauma-informed approach, making a meaningful impact on clients. In her new role, Alexandrea will oversee Behavioral Support Intervention Specialists in partner school districts, ensuring students, families, and staff receive critical mental … Read More
Embedded School-Based Intervention Specialist Normalizing Mental Health Care in University City School
Provident is pleased to welcome Sam Guthrie to our team as a school-based Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist. Sam is a former juvenile officer who is now embedded at Brittany Woods Middle School in University City, giving students a non-therapeutic, safe space to share their feelings and coordinate additional services as needed. Sam served fifteen students in his first month on … Read More
Rachel Ridings Joins Provident as Culture Champion and Recruiter
Rachel Ridings has joined Provident as Culture Champion and Recruiter. As part of her job is to be a voice for DEI&B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging), she or a DEI&B committee member will be writing regularly for this newsletter. What can we expect to see in the coming months? Blog posts featuring various diversity topics, new discussion groups, an … Read More
Please Welcome Jennifer Becker, Provident’s Newest Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Provident is pleased to announce that Jennifer Becker, MSN, PMHNP-BC, has joined our Psychiatric Services team. Jennifer is skilled in working with adolescent, adult, and geriatric service areas. She is board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner and will work out of our downtown office, providing in-person and telemental health appointments Jennifer says she chose a career in psychiatric … Read More
Mackey Selected as 2022 Young Leader
Clinical Site Supervisor LaTanya Mackey was recently named a 2022 Young Leaders by the St. Louis American. The award recognizes 25 professionals under the age of 40 for their career achievements and community service. “LaTanya has been instrumental in shaping programming in Provident’s Access Center as well as providing mentorship to the students who staff it,” said Lindsay Jeffries, Director … Read More
Therapists on YouTube
Provident’s therapists are releasing videos via the agency’s YouTube channel to share helpful behavioral health information as well as connect with people who are looking for their services. The videos are on Provident’s YouTube channel and embedded on each clinician’s profile. “The pages on our website that profile clinicians are consistently our most-visited,” said Director of Clinical Services Lindsay … Read More
Kimberly Brown, MPAA, is New MRH Admin
Provident Behavioral Health is pleased to announce that Kimberley Brown, MPPA, has been named the new Administrator of the Mary Ryder Home. Her responsibilities include the administration and regulatory oversight of the facility. She leads a staff of 35, including skilled nurses, care staff, and an administrative team. Brown holds a Master of Public Policy Administration (MPPA) from the University … Read More
Helpful Information for Parents and Students
Provident’s Alexander Davis was recently interviewed by both KSDK and KMOX about reducing anxiety for kids as they headed back into the classroom following the first year of the pandemic. “Keep those lines of communication open. Kids can adapt pretty well,” said Davis. Click here to see his KSDK segment.
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