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Faith Richie Appointed Telecare Vice President for National Marketing and Development
November 30, 2010
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Shea McGuier
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FAITH RICHIE APPOINTED TELECARE VICE PRESIDENT
FOR NATIONAL MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT
ALAMEDA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2010 - As part of Telecare Corporation’s strategic growth initiative, Faith Richie has been appointed to the position of Vice President for National Marketing and Development. She will lead Telecare’s strategic growth nationally, as well as focus on such areas as integration of physical and behavioral health, housing, employment and public policy.
“Faith has an impressive background in behavioral health, having worked in both financial and program leadership roles,” said Ross C. Peterson, Vice President, Development. “Her broad experience and proven leadership is going to play a vital role in Telecare’s efforts to bring its recovery-centered philosophy to more communities across the country.”
In the years immediately prior to joining Telecare, Ms. Richie held executive positions with behavioral health organizations in Washington State, including Highline West Seattle Mental Health, Mentor Health Northwest, and most recently, CEO of Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation in Seattle. Before moving to the Northwest, her career was based in San Mateo County, where she held several roles including: Deputy Director of Administration/Chief Financial Officer San Mateo County Mental Health Services, Executive Director of the North County Health Center, and finally, Assistant Director of the San Mateo County Mental Health Program.
Ms. Richie received her undergraduate degree from Pomona College and an MBA from Stanford University, where her emphasis was on healthcare management and public policy.
Telecare, www.telecarecorp.com, based in Alameda, California, is one of the largest providers of mental health services in the country. Telecare works in partnership with local, county, state and other behavioral healthcare organizations to design and provide recovery-focused services for high-risk individuals. Telecare is employee-and-family-owned with over 2,200 employees and more than 60 programs in California, Texas, Oregon, Nebraska, North Carolina and Washington. www.telecarecorp.com.com.
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