Our Staff

Each program participant is supported by a core treatment team that consists of a Clinical Case Manager, a Psychotherapist, and a Residential Counselor/Support Worker. The team is supplemented by the Spruce Mountain Inn Consulting Psychiatrist, Vocational/Educational Coordinator and a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Most clinical staff serve as leaders of the groups that are part of the program. Staff is on duty through the night at the Inn and are available by telephone during the night to participants in the Independent Living Program. We have about 26 clinical staff serving an equivalent number of clients in several stages throughout the programs.

Director: Candace Beardsley, MSSW, LICSW Consulting Psychiatrist: Richard Bernstein, MD Case Managers: Sarah Watkins, MSW Erin McKenney, M.A. Gary Frankel, MSW Psychotherapists: Amy Emler-Shaffer, MA, LCMHC Karen O’Hara M.S. Substance Abuse & Addictions Counselor: Bitsy Biron, MS, LADC Vocational/Educational Coordinator: Teri Lawrence, BA, MEd Art Therapist: Sarai Hinkley, M.A. Parent Coach: Lynn Rockwell, BA, MEd		Residential Counselors: Brad Beaudet, BA, MA Tim Aiken, BA Dan Gadd, BA Scott Fletcher, BA Brian Zane, BA Merin Perretta, M.A. Sarai Hinkley, M.A. Jasmine Lamb, BA Nick Martin, BA Stefanie Seng, BA On Call Staff: Carrie Roulliard, BA Support Staff: Tina Bisson, Office Mngr./Bookkeeper Sheryl Moshinskie, Payroll & Benefits Manager Karen Walker, Operations Assistant Kathleen Audy, BS,AAS Douglas Steward, BA, Chef