Posted 8/11/2023
Back in June, Merakey’s Dual Diagnoses Treatment Team and Intensive Transition Services programs held a 2-day Directors Summit at the Waterdam Plaza site in McMurray, PA. Program Directors, Regional Directors, and members of the Executive team were present. The Summit consisted of an in-person presentation from People Operations/HR, a virtual presentation from QCO, updates about the DDTT/ITS services and program outcomes. Special guest speaker, Jessica, a former individual from the DDTT program, shared her personal story and experiences with the Summit’s participants, and then joined the teams for lunch and conversation. Day two consisted of a discussion around retention and morale, and a presentation on a Life Skills Curriculum, from one of the directors in attendance. Everyone enjoyed being able to get together and meet in person. Plans are already underway for next year’s annual Summit. A special thanks goes out to DDTT Regional Director Deonna Walker for coordinating a great event.
Attendees in the photo are as follows:
Back Row (left to right): Frank Koerber, DDTT Clinical Lead Laura Wettstaedt, Clinical Educator Kaitlin Swanson, Lehigh Program Director Risha Green Mabry, NorCal ITS Program Director Lauren Tomayko, DDTT Operations Coordinator Marta Funk, Clinical Educator Anthony DeStefano, Executive Director
Middle Row (left to right): Meagan Smolsky, Montco/Delco Program Director Celia Mullins, Southwest Ohio Program Director Jessica Dias, Allegheny Program Director Heather Irene, Bedford/Somerset Program Director Marley, staff of former DDTT Individual Heather Harbert, Senior Executive Director of Behavioral Health Jill Pawlowski, Southern Ohio Program Director Carolyn Arny, Summit Ohio Program Director
First Row (left to right): Mark Carillo, SoCal ITS Program Director Jessica, former DDTT individual Stacy Shirer, Westmoreland Program Director, Tinnesia Snyder, Senior Vice President of Adult Behavioral Health Services Dee Walker, DDTT Regional Director