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Meet Our Team

ADMINISTRATION

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BRITTANY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Alma Mater:

Buena Vista University

Best Part of Job:

Helping empower clients to be successful in their everyday life.

 

Self-Care Routine:

Traveling, spending time with close family and friends

Contact Information:

Email: bpalmer@crossroadsbhs.org

Direct Phone: 641-278-3115

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HANNAH

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Alma Mater:

Regis University

License:

LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)

 

Secret Talent:

Taking photos

Contact Information:

Phone: 641-782-8457

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ASHLEY

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR

Alma Mater:

Buena Vista University

Best Part of Job:

Meeting people right where they are and providing them with the tools to live a joyful life as defined by them.

Must Haves:

Essential Oils and Natural Cleaning Supplies

Contact Information:

Email: aarmstrong@crossroadsbhs.org

Direct Phone: 641-278-3117

OPERATIONS

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KATIE

OPERATIONS MANAGER, Creston, Osceola & Winterset

Self-Care Routine:

Sitting outside enjoying the nice weather or a hot bath.

Secret Talent:

Being a cow whisperer.

Best Part of Job:

Being able to see the positive impact that Crossroads has on our community and our clients. 

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BRE

COMPLIANCE OFFICER, Creston, Osceola & Winterset

Self-Care Routine:

Singing in the car.

Fun Fact: 

I have webbed toes

Best Part of The Job:

Seeing the positive impact we have on clients and being able to provide them empowerment in their decisions. 

CLINICAL TEAM 

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MICK

CLINICAL TEAM LEAD, Creston

Alma Mater:

Missouri State University

License:

LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)

Fun Fact:

I played the saxophone from fifth grade all the way through high school.

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MARY

MH THERAPIST, Creston and Osceola

Alma Mater:

University of Iowa

License:

LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)

 

Fun Fact:

I grew up on a farm with sheep, goats, and pigs.

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LARRY

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR,

Osceola, Winterset, & Creston

Alma Mater:

University of Iowa

License:

LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker)

 

Fun Fact:

Enjoy hiking, bicycling, and kayaking.

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JOSHUA

CLINICAL TEAM LEAD, Winterset

Alma Mater:

Simmons University

License:

LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker)

 

Secret Talent:

Slightly above average amateur historical European single-sword fencing enthusiast.

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AMBER

MH THERAPIST,

Osceola & Winterset

Alma Mater:

Our Lady of the Lake University

License:

LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)

 

Fun Fact:

Advanced Ving Tsun Kung Fu Student

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SHARON

MH THERAPIST, Creston and Osceola

Alma Mater:

St. Ambrose University

License:

LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)

 

Fun Fact:

I know how to square dance.

 

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JOSEPH

MH THERAPIST, Osceola

Alma Mater:

Drake University

License:

LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)

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BECKY

SUD COUNSELOR, Creston 

Alma Mater:

Buena Vista University

License: CADC

Fun Fact:

I love to travel and try new foods.

 

Self-Care Routine:

Meditation 

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WILLIAM

SUD COUNSELOR, Osceola & Winterset

Alma Mater:

Walden University

License: IADC

Best Part of Job:

To help individuals deal with life controlling challenges and to inspire others to find a life purpose.

 

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JESSE

SUD COUNSELOR, Creston 

License: IADC

Fun fact:  I have swam with dolphins

Must have: I use chopsticks when eating Chinese food

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JESSICA

Certified Prevention Specialist, Creston, Winterset, Osceola 

Secret Talent:

Quilting.

Self-Care Routine:

Gardening, quilting, and baking.

Fun Fact:

I have five Cayuga ducks that live in my front yard.

Community Services

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CARLA,RN

TEAM LEAD, NURSE CARE MANAGER, Creston

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Megan

PEER SUPPORT, Creston, Winterset, & Osceola 

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CLINT

IHH & JAIL DIVERSION CARE COORDINATOR, Creston

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TORI

IHH CARE COORDINATOR, Osceola &  Winterset

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DUSTIN

CSS & JAIL DIVERSION CARE COORDINATOR, Creston 

PSYCHIATRIC PROVIDERS & NURSES

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VICKIE

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE, Creston

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ALICE

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE, Creston

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SANDE

PMHNP-BC, Creston, Osceola & Winterset

Sande was born in Iowa and raised at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.  She earned a bachelor’s in conservation and wildlife management from Missouri State University and then moved west and worked as a park ranger in Idaho for many years. Sande returned to school and earned her bachelor’s in nursing from Idaho State University in 2005. She began her nursing career in Colorado, then transitioned to travel nursing and has worked in many hospitals from California to the Midwest. Sande eventually landed in southern Iowa and worked at Clarke County Hospital in the emergency department and as the nursing education specialist. While working at Clarke County Hospital she attended school part time to earn her master’s in nursing from Walden University as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She enjoys spending time with her husband and their three boys, gardening, raising chickens and goats, traveling, and summer vacations with her family.

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Dr. Antony 

PSYCHIATRIST, Telehealth

Dr. Antony started with Crossroads in May 2014. He earned his bachelor of Medicine in 1995 from St. John’s Medical College. He has been a board eligible psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient care. Skilled in psycho-pharmacological management and psychiatric disorders. Currently Dr. Antony serves clients at the Creston location.

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Kim Spears

PMHNP , Telehealth

Ms. Spears has provided services with Crossroads since 2015. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Boise State University and her Masters in Nursing at Stonybrook University, Long Island.  She spent six years working at an inpatient psychiatric hospital and has been practicing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner since 2007. She currently assists patients in our Creston Office. 

Scheduling Specialists 

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Kate

Scheduling Specialist, Creston

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Scheduling Specialist, Win

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Scheduling Specialist, Creston

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Shyann

Scheduling Specialist, Osceola

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