Care designed by leading experts in addiction science
Workit Health’s experts and advisors come from emergency care, psychiatry, behavioral health, and addiction medicine.
Our medical and behavioral health experts
Erica, NP
Clinical Lead
Erica, NP
Sherrie, PhD, CADC II, MRAS, CCDS, MATS
Behavioral Health Lead
Sherrie, PhD, CADC II, MRAS, CCDS, MATS
Sherrie has degrees in social work, counseling, and psychology. She also holds the Advanced Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Senior Addiction Specialist certifications. A professional in the addiction field for over 25 years, Sherrie has a passion for meeting members where they are and is honored to be a part of their journey to recovery. She knows that there is more than one way to recover, and strives to help people in whatever way works best for them. In her free time, Sherrie enjoys spending time with her family, including her best friend, her dog Lilly.
Karen, NP
Clinical Lead
Karen, NP
Dawn, NP
Clinical Lead
Dawn, NP
Originally from Southern California, Dawn moved to Montana in 2001 with her children. She attended Montana Tech in Butte, MT receiving her ASN in 2004. She graduated with her BSN from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ in 2012 and received her MSN with an emphasis in Family Nurse Practitioner in 2014 from Walden University, Minneapolis, MN. She has provided primary care in underserved, remote areas since graduation. She has experience with weight loss, diabetes and addiction medicine. She currently resides in Alaska and loves the summers up here. She is licensed in multiple states.
Randi, LCSW
Behavioral Health Lead
Randi, LCSW
Randi brings experience and compassion to the role of Behavioral Health Lead. She is looking forward to providing support to members at Workit.
I’Esha
Behavioral Health Lead
I’Esha
I am a licensed master social worker, who received my bachelors degree in social work from Greenville College in Greenville IL and my Masters in social work from Abilene Christian University in Abilene TX. I have various experience with mental health and substance treatment. I am passionate about walking alongside individuals while they find and embrace the best versions of themselves.
Tracy, LGSW, LMSW, LCSW
Behavioral Health Lead
Tracy, LGSW, LMSW, LCSW
Tracy received a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Troy University and Master’s in Social Work from Walden University. Tracy also received a Master’s in Biblical Counseling from Regent University and a Doctorate in Biblical Counseling from Reach for the World School of Ministry. Tracy has over 25 years of both social work and therapy experience and continues to be passionate about therapeutic and mental health care.
Shannon, PA-C
Clinical Lead
Shannon, PA-C
Shannon is a physician assistant with leadership experience in emergency medicine and a passion for delivering accessible addiction care.
Soha, NP
Clinical Lead
Soha, NP
Eric, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Eric, NP
Eric is a certified family nurse practitioner and alumnus of Chamberlain College of Nursing. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate at the University of Cincinnati. He is passionate about providing patient-centered healthcare to all members of the community. He started his career in addiction medicine two years ago however, he has had a passion for helping with addiction for years. He has helped his sister and other family members fight opioid addiction. Every patient is treated the same way he would expect his loved ones to be treated.
Lauren, LCDC III
Recovery Counselor
Lauren, LCDC III
I have worked within substance abuse counseling for over 5 years. I began working within the field after seeing a need for treatment in more rural areas throughout the USA. I am excited to join Workithealth and believe the agencies core values and vision align with my own.
Kevin, MD
Supervising MD
Kevin, MD
Itai Danovitch, MD
Clinical Advisor
Itai Danovitch, MD
Dr. Danovitch is the Chairman of Department of Psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai, the Commissioner of California’s Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, and previously was president of the California Society of Addiction Medicine who brings over 15 years of addiction medicine expertise to Workit Health.
Janessa Perrin, LISW, LMSW
Head of Behavioral Health
Janessa Perrin, LISW, LMSW
Janessa received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan – Flint and her Masters in Social Work, from the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor. Janessa has a passion for mental health, and has experience working with substance abuse treatment, crisis services, and individual therapy.
“In the best of times, telemedicine offers the ability to reach people who can’t or won’t come in for care. During this period of social distancing, the importance of accessible, reliable and effective digital services is greater than ever.”
Itai Danovitch, MD, MBA
Cedars-Sinai Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
Accreditations
Joint Commission
The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, nonprofit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Workit Health’s online therapy program for substance use disorder has earned Behavioral Health Certification from the Joint Commission since 2018. Certificate of Completion
LegitScript
LegitScript’s Addiction Treatment Provider Certification Standards include nineteen checkpoints covering company policies and procedures, business practices, staff history, and a review of website content. Workit Health has been LegitScript certified since 2019. Workit Health underwent this vigorous review to ensure that members feel confident in our business and marketing practices. Certificate of Completion
B-Corporation
B-Corporations meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. Workit Health has been a B-corporation since 2018, dedicated to social good through business. Certified B-corporations measure the impact of a business on all its stakeholders, ensuring a positive impact. Certificate of Completion
Partnerships
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Workit Health was awarded a contract from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in 2019. NIDA is the lead federal agency in the United States supporting scientific research on drug use. The Phase I contract awarded to Workit Health expands the predictive analytics within Workit’s addiction-specific electronic medical records platform. Read more about the contract.
National Science Foundation
Workit Health was awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Phase I grant in 2017. The NSF is a federal agency that promotes the progress of science. The funding was used to develop a Thrivemeter that assists Workit members in evaluating their progress towards health goals. Read more about the grant.
The Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast Michigan (CMHPSM) is a collaborative effort between Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe and Washtenaw counties that provides oversight of the management and integration of Medicaid mental health and substance use disorder services across the four counties. Workit Health partners with CMHPSM to provide free or low-cost substance use treatment for uninsured and underinsured individuals in the four counties.
California Superior Court of Alameda
The criminal justice system historically lacks access to evidence-based addiction treatment including medication. Workit Health is dedicated to bridging the gap between clinical care and the justice system. In 2020, Workit was awarded grant funding to provide services to individuals in drug court in Alameda County, California. Through this partnership, Workit Health will have the opportunity to provide medication-assisted treatment within the criminal justice system.
Security and Accessibility
HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that requires protection of sensitive patient health information and prevents that information from being disclosed without patient consent. Workit Health’s web app, mobile app, and electronic medical records system are HIPAA compliant.
HITRUST CSF and SOC 2 Certified
The HITRUST common security framework (CSF) assembles and maintains multiple aspects of security and privacy, building upon HIPAA to create a comprehensive set of guidelines for data protection and security compliance. SOC 2 is an auditing procedure that verifies an organization’s security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy controls. Workit Health’s electronic medical records system is HITRUST and SOC 2 certified.
WCAG Compliant
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) set a series of recommendations for making web content more accessible for people with disabilities and all users. The guidelines focus on four principles ensuring information is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. Workit Health’s web and mobile apps are WCAG compliant.
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Workit members would recommend our program to a friend or family member.
