Ruth Thorum

Ruth Thorum is an experienced professional in the field of social work and behavioral health, currently serving as PHP Program Manager and Clinician at Alaska Behavioral Health since June 2023. Prior experience includes Social Services Manager at Fairbanks North Star Borough School District from August 2022 to July 2023, as well as roles such as Behavioral Health Clinical Professional at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital from May 2021 to September 2022, and Clinician at Turning Point Counseling Services from December 2020 to May 2021. Additionally, Ruth has worked at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital as a Social Worker in the Emergency Department from April 2018 to September 2020 and as a Careline Crisis Intervention Specialist at Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living from 2017 to 2019. Ruth holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Portland State University (2016-2020) and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (2009-2014).