Our Physicians

Valle Vista Health System’s multidisciplinary treatment team includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, masters-level therapists and nurses who provide around-the-clock care to our patients. Our medical and administrative personnel are dedicated to treating each patient in our facility with the utmost compassion and respect during and after their stay. The leaders of our team help ensure that this quality of care is provided to each person that comes in contact with our facility.

Hospital Leadership

Kristen Primeau, LCSW

Chief Executive Officer

Wade Welch
Wade Welch

Chief Financial Officer

Anne Marie Lynch, LCSW
Anne Marie Lynch, LCSW

Chief Operating Officer

Clinical Leadership

Dr. Jennifer Comer
Dr. Jennifer Comer

Chief Medical Officer

Elizabeth Benitez, LCSW
Elizabeth Benitez, LCSW

Chief Clinical Services Director

Leadership Team

Terrence Sears II
Terrence Sears, LCSW

Director of Performance Improvement

Karen Hayden

Director of Risk Management and Health Information Services

Linda Huffman
Linda Huffman

Director of Business Office

Cierra Hollowell
Cierra Hollowell

Director of Assessment and Referral

Samuel Ortiz
Samuel Ortiz

Director of Plant Operations

Traci Elliott
Traci Elliott, LMHC

Director of Outpatient Services

Susan Atkins RN
Susan Atkins RN

Utilization Management Director

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Help Is Right Here

Our team is available 24/7 to provide a no-cost mental health and/or addiction care assessment for you or a loved one by calling 800-447-1348. For additional details about our programs, call us or use our online contact form. In the case of a medical emergency or crisis, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Begin Your Healing Journey Today

Taking the first step can be difficult, but Valle Vista is here for you.