ADS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Disability Benefits Specialist
Job Titles:
- Psychiatrist
- Certified Psychiatrist
Education: Dr. Persing, is a certified psychiatrist who received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Dakota and his Medical Degree from the University of South Dakota School Medicine in Vermillion, South Dakota. Services Offered: Psychiatric Services in evaluating and management of adult and geriatric psychiatric illnesses. He has helped individuals manage mental illnesses such as: Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia and Dementia. Dr. Persing also conducts court-ordered psychiatric evaluations for individuals in his care.
Dr. Joel Rooney began working with Clark County Community Services in July 2011. He provides parenting assessments, psychological testing, (IQ, diagnosis clarification, etc.), ADHD testing and consultation to the clinical staff. Dr. Rooney also works for LaCrosse County.
Erin obtained her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from
Marquette University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has been employed by Clark County Community Services since January 2011. Erin works with children, adolescents, and adults, addressing a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and oppositional defiant disorder. She also has extensive experience working with juvenile sexual offenders, both treating and assessing risk factors. Prior to employment at Community Services, Erin spent 15 years as a therapist at two residential treatment centers for children and adolescents.
Job Titles:
- Information Assistance / Dementia Care Specialist
Heather obtained her Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UW-Stout in May of 2005. She has been employed by Clark County since August of 2016. Heather provides case management services for both children and adults who have a mental health and/or substance abuse diagnosis and need ongoing services to help them live, work, and participate in their community. Prior to working for our agency, Heather worked as a Development Disability Case Manager for North Central Health Care.
James holds a Masters of Scienc in Guidance and Counseling from UW-Stout and a Masters of Arts from Central Michigan University. He has been employed by Clark County since 2014. Prior to coming to Clark County, James worked for 25 years in Michigan serving a variety of populations including persons with serious and persistent mental illness, cognitive impairments, substance abuse issues and in the criminal justice system. In addition, James has experience as an adjunct and full time faculty, teaching college level courses in psychology and sociology.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Production Manager
Job Titles:
- Rehabilitation Services Manager
Job Titles:
- Program Coordinator, Service Coordinator, and Educator
Michelle obtained her BS Degree in Early Childhood: Exceptional Educational Needs from UW-Eau Claire and is a Licensed Teacher in the state of Wisconsin. She has been employed by Clark County Community Services since July 2013. Michelle works with families who have concerns about their child's development. She also works closely with other community agencies to improve the opportunities available for families with young children. Prior to employment with Birth to 3, Michelle spent 10 years with the Head Start program which provides services to Clark County.
Stephanie obtained her nursing degree in 2007 from Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids. She is a Registered Nurse through the State of Wisconsin. Stephanie has been working with Clark County Community services since 2013. She is the nurse that assists the psychiatrist in the outpatient clinic and works with the Community Support Program and the Comprehensive Community Services Program providing assistance to adults and children with mental health and/or AODA issues. Prior to working for our agency, Stephanie worked as nurse case manager for Western Wisconsin Cares and as a pediatric staff nurse at St.Joseph's Hospital.
Job Titles:
- Clark Pizza Sales Representative
Stephanie obtained her nursing degree in 2007 from Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids. She is a Registered Nurse through the State of Wisconsin. Stephanie has been working with Clark County Community services since 2013. She is the nurse that assists the psychiatrist in the outpatient clinic and works with the Community Support Program and the Comprehensive Community Services Program providing assistance to adults and children with mental health and/or AODA issues. Prior to working for our agency, Stephanie worked as nurse case manager for Western Wisconsin Cares and as a pediatric staff nurse at St.Joseph's Hospital.
Job Titles:
- Elderly Benefit Specialist