Clay Pavlis

Clay Pavlis is an accomplished medical professional with extensive experience in psychiatric care and leadership roles. Currently serving as Medical Director at Behavior Management Systems - BMS Cares, Chief Medical Officer at MWI - Midwest Wellness Institute, and Medical Director at Capital Area Counseling Service, Pavlis has a strong commitment to providing personalized care, particularly in rural South Dakota and Minnesota. With roles as a psychiatrist at multiple organizations, including QTC Management, Inc. and Windom Area Health, Pavlis emphasizes mental health support and community wellness. Previously, Pavlis directed psychiatric services for the South Dakota Department of Corrections and was Medical Director at Western Mental Health Center Inc. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Medicine from The University of South Dakota and a Master's degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, bolstering a solid foundation in medicine and biology.