Patrice has worked at Pine Rest since 2005. Prior to joining the team within the Transition Clinic, she worked in the Admissions office and the Psychiatric Urgent Care Center providing crisis assessment and evaluation.
Patrice received her BSW from Calvin College and MSW from University of Michigan. Her professional experience outside of Pine Rest includes long term case management, hospice services, and nursing home social work. She works with all ages but has primarily worked with adults and older adults.
Patrice’s current focus is on assisting individuals recently discharged from more intensive services to outpatient services by conducting assessments, connecting them with mental health services, and providing brief, supportive or skills-based therapy.