Ascend, a MAXIMUS Company
Cheryl Chopard is a seasoned mental health professional with extensive experience spanning over a decade in various therapeutic roles. Currently serving as a PASRR Evaluator/Level II at Ascend Management Innovations, Cheryl conducts in-depth assessments for individuals with mental illness entering Medicaid certified nursing homes. Previous positions include roles such as Outpatient Mental Health Therapist at Four Oaks, Trauma Specialist/Therapist at Lutheran Services in Iowa, and Mental Health Therapist at St. Gregory Recovery Center, focusing on trauma assessments and individual therapy. Additionally, Cheryl has served in positions that involved crisis intervention, clinical therapy for juvenile delinquents, and educational roles as a psychology adjunct instructor. Cheryl holds a Master of Science in Counselor Education from Iowa State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Northern Iowa.
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Ascend, a MAXIMUS Company
Ascend partners with states to: • Provide specialized needs assessments that help states meet Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations. • Manage complex programs that allow states to serve vulnerable populations on a large scale. • Build paperless authorization and information systems to provide states speed, accuracy, and access to the data needed to inform policy and program decisions. Ascend specializes in programs for individuals who are elderly, persons with physical disabilities, and persons with behavioral health, intellectual, and developmental disabilities; we ensure these individuals receive the services and support they need by providing extremely accurate, unbiased, compliant, and efficient assessment services. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, we work with a system of independent contractors around the country who conduct these assessments in their communities.