VIEWPOINT CENTER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Brandon began his vocational journey by joining the United States Air Force as an aircraft mechanic at the age of 18. After completing six years of service, he joined the Utah Army National Guard and served for three years while being employed as an officer for the Utah Department of Corrections. He left Corrections to attend college at Boise State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work. After completing his undergrad, Brandon spent two months in Michoacan, Mexico attending a studies abroad program with academic focus on Mexican culture, history, and Spanish language.
He received his Master's in in Social Work from Brigham Young University in 1996. Brandon then returned to Corrections for seven years as a therapist specializing in the treatment of substance abuse. He then left corrections to work as a therapist specializing in the treatment of struggling youth in wilderness and residential programs. His specialties include trauma, family therapy, equine assisted treatment, and addictions. Brandon states that "ViewPoint center appeals to me because of the interdisciplinary team approach, which provides a more comprehensive and effective assessment and treatment delivery than working alone."
In his spare time, Brandon works in correction facilities providing addictions treatment and crisis intervention/management with inmates. He also provides treatment services to law enforcement officers and their families when in crisis. When he's not working, he enjoys spending time with his family.
Britten Lamb graduated from Weber State University and the University of Utah where she respectively earned her Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work. Britten is an LCSW and has worked with adolescents for the past six years in residential, medical, and outpatient settings. Britten's passion for working with youth started at a young age. Prior to earning her LCSW, she spent time helping teens in the community on a volunteer basis. Britten was born and raised in Utah. She spends most of her free time with her family. However, she also enjoys playing golf and spending time on the water.
Job Titles:
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
As the program director, Clint oversees all members of staff. He is responsible for making everything run smoothly at ViewPoint Center on a daily basis. If any member of staff has questions about their role or how to make improvements to the program, Clint is the person who answers those questions.
Clint has spent the past seven years working with adolescents in therapeutic treatment environments. Before joining the team of adolescent behavioral health programs, Clint was a personal trainer. For the past 12 years, Clint has coached football for high school and big league. His love of working with young people led him to a position at an assessment center in 2014. Outside of work, Clint enjoys spending time with his family, working out, hunting, and camping.
The ViewPoint Center is a comprehensive therapeutic assessment facility licensed as a specialty psychiatric hospital for adolescents of all genders ages 6-17. ViewPoint employs two tracks, to be used independently or in succession, to accommodate the individualized needs of each patient. The short-term stabilization track provides a safe and nurturing environment that helps to stabilize a patient psychiatrically and clinically. The assessment track provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluation involving psychiatry, clinical, medical, academic, neuropsychological and social milieu functioning. The 8-week clinical assessment provides answers to the most complex diagnostic questions as well as recommendations for longer term treatment. ViewPoint's small, inviting campus is located 30 minutes north of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Cyndi has been in Sales and Marketing for 19+ years in Media, Advertising, and most recently the Healthcare industry. She is an advocate for mental health, has a passion for helping others, and is very excited to be a part of the ViewPoint team.
Cyndi is originally from Southern California, with a brief stint in Austin, Texas, and ultimately ended up in Utah to be closer to family. In her spare time Cyndi enjoys teaching and taking hot yoga classes, paddle boarding, boating, reading, watching murder documentaries, and spending time with her husband, 2 boys, 3 bonus boys, 1 bonus girl, and 3 dogs (French Bulldog-Hank, German Shepard-Luna, and Chug-Miggy).
Dr. Michael Connolly is Board Certified in the areas of general and child/adolescent psychiatry. He received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and then attended the medical program at the University of Oklahoma. Subsequently, he completed his residency in general psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and then graduated from the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Utah. When not working to improve the well-being of his patients, Dr. Connolly enjoys the many outdoor activities that living in Utah provides, like running, hiking, and skiing with his family.
As Executive Clinical Director, Jennifer oversees all clinical programming operations. She works closely with the clinical team to provide patients with the best care possible.
Jennifer has been working with adolescents for the past twenty years, primarily in the areas of depression, anxiety, abuse, trauma, substance abuse, oppositional behaviors, and family systems difficulties. She received her Master's in Social Work from the University of Utah. Prior to joining ViewPoint, Jennifer worked in residential treatment (both short and long-term programs), which included private and correctional facilities. When not enjoying the rewards that her job provides, Jennifer likes to spend time outdoors gardening, backpacking, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and canoeing with her husband and two sons. She also loves dogs, as her French Bulldog "Thug" has stolen her heart for the past 13 years!
Job Titles:
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
As Director Of Assessment, Dr. Rigby works with the assessment, clinical, nursing, and residential staff to provide the most accurate assessment and treatment plans for patients.
Dr. Rigby was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended the University of Utah where he decided to pursue a career in clinical psychology. His family then moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he attended Midwestern University. There he was able to complete research in suicidal risk assessment but also became passionate about the brain/behavior relationship and neuropsychology.
After completing an internship in Richmond, Virginia, he began a neuropsychology residency at the Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center back in Salt Lake City.
He enjoyed his training there and had an opportunity to publish and complete research on assessment measures as part of his training. He completed his residency and has been in private practice as a licensed psychologist ever since. Whether it's climbing, hiking, camping, fishing, or hunting, he finds any reason to be in the outdoors. He also follows his alma mater, the Utes, in sports very closely.
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Randi has been with ViewPoint since our doors opened. Prior to joining ViewPoint, she worked with special needs kids in a Kindergarten setting. Randi is a very compassionate individual who loves working with students and families. She is an attentive and dedicated member of the ViewPoint team making sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional. Randi, an identical twin and mother of 3, loves camping and fishing in her free time.
Taylor graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Eagle Gate College. After graduating she proceeded to work as a Labor and Delivery Nurse. She joined the ViewPoint team in 2019 and has always been a strong advocate for Mental Health services and the LGBTQIA+ community. Prior to working at ViewPoint, Taylor worked in various facilities such as Geriatrics, Adult Mental Health, as well as Labor and Delivery/Postpartum. Taylor has loved her time working at ViewPoint and says, "it's the most rewarding job I could ask for." Taylor looks forward to continuing her career as the Director of Nursing at the ViewPoint Center.
In her spare time, she loves spending time with her German Shepherd Timber, going on hikes, going to the dog park, or playing in the river. She also enjoys spending time with her loved ones, painting, camping, and traveling.