Meet the Team

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Dr. Tatum

Chief Executive Officer

Alicia Alva

Chief Operating Officer of Mental Health Division

Jason Christopherson

Vice President of Pediatric Clinical Services

Stephanie Patrick

Director of Psychiatric Services

Amanda Frantz

Director of Outpatient Programs

Aaron Vargas

Director of Residential Programs

Tiffany Beltran

Fresno Outpatient Clinical Supervisor

Brandon Sanches

Program Manager

Samantha Garcia

Clinical Lead, Ascend Residential Program – Fresno

Leroy Rickard

Bakersfield Residential Clinical Supervisor

Monique Cleveland

Bakersfield Residential Program Manager

Jeanne Chapman

Director of Human Resources

Brittany Garber

Aftercare Coordinator

Megan Oliveira

Director of Business Development

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Meet the Team

Dr. Tatum

Alicia Alva

Jason Christopherson

Stephanie Patrick

Amanda Frantz

Aaron Vargas

Tiffany Beltran

Brandon Sanches

Samantha Garcia

Leroy Rickard

Monique Cleveland

Jeanne Chapman

Brittany Garber

Megan Oliveira

Admissions Process

Initial Assessment & Medication Evaluation

Individualized Treatment Plan

Medication Management

Follow Up Psychiatry Visits

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