Health Net of West Michigan
Chinyere Aririguzo, LMSW IMH-E, currently serves as a Therapist at Thrive Center for Wholeness and as a Board Member for Mental Health Clinicians of Color in Grand Rapids. Since October 2020, Chinyere has held the position of Community Outreach Manager and Client Services Supervisor at Health Net of West Michigan, overseeing a team of social workers and community health workers, facilitating trainings, and engaging in community committees. Previous roles include Medical Social Worker at Corewell Health and Infant Mental Health Therapist at Arbor Circle, where Chinyere provided in-home services to infants and their families. Chinyere's career began at H&M as a Sales Advisor and includes experience in various roles at Arbor Circle, including Parent Coach and Administrative Assistant. Chinyere holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology from Grand Valley State University.
Health Net of West Michigan
Our team works using several key frameworks as we walk alongside our clients to reach their health goals. We work from a strengths perspective, with an empowerment approach, while bringing into focus the role equity plays in the successes of our community. We believe that every individual, group, family, and community has strengths and we assist people to use their strengths to overcome their challenges. Throughout the process, we strive to dismantle inequitable systems in our workplace and community.