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Spruce Mountain Inn's Director Candace Beardsley, LICSW, received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychotherapy from Hampshire College in Amherst, MA and a Master of Science and Social Work Degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. While in Madison, Ms. Beardsley also received training at the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT). Prior to founding Spruce Mountain Inn in 1982, Ms. Beardsley held appointments at three community mental health centers, where she worked in day treatment, crisis intervention, outpatient, and residential programs. In 1990, she won the Vermont State Young Careerist Award given by Business and Professional Women for her accomplishments in her field. More recently, she served on the Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Advisory Panel of the Vermont Health Care Authority and was a longstanding member of the Executive Board of the American Residential Treatment Association (ARTA). A licensed clinical social worker in the State of Vermont, Candace has overall responsibility for clinical and business operations at the Inn.
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Assistant Director Edwin I. Levin, LICSW, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Temple University in Philadelphia and a Masters Degree in Social Work from the Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City. He is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of VT. Mr. Levin began his professional career at the National Institute of Mental Health Research Center in Fort Worth, Texas. He has worked for more than 35 years as a clinician and administrator in residential, psychiatric, and educational settings for children and adults with emotional and psychiatric issues. Ed is currently chairperson of the Executive Board of the American Residential Treatment Association (ARTA). He joined the staff of the Inn as Assistant Director prior to its opening in 1983. Today, Ed's responsibilities include developing referrals, coordinating admissions, human resource administration and clinical supervision, as well as working with clients.
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