Tracy R. Oerter, MS

Tracy R. Oerter, MS has a comprehensive work experience spanning several organizations and roles. Tracy R. is currently serving as the Chief Clinical Services Officer at Meta House, a position they have held since April 2023. Prior to this, Tracy served as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Mental Health America of Wisconsin, starting in December 2021.

Tracy's extensive experience in the field of mental and behavioral health includes roles at Children's Wisconsin. Tracy R. held the position of Director, Community-Based Mental and Behavioral Health Services from December 2013 to May 2023. In this role, Tracy worked closely with clinical and administrative leaders to improve mental health services for children and families across the state. Tracy R. also led a statewide team through a new strategy for mental and behavioral health services during the pandemic. Tracy also served as the Ambulatory Services Manager at Children's Wisconsin from September 2003 to December 2013, where they successfully managed clinic operations at the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Center.

In addition to their work at Children's Wisconsin, Tracy worked at the Medical College of Wisconsin as the Practice Manager for the Division of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine from August 2011 to December 2013. In this role, they coordinated office activities and procedures, monitored budgets and reimbursement, and managed provider productivity.

Tracy's earlier work experience includes roles at Bell Therapy, Inc. and Belwood, Ltd. At Bell Therapy, they served as the Executive Director from July 2000 to September 2003, where they played a significant role in increasing revenues, transforming the organization's bottom line, and expanding programs. Tracy also worked as a Program Director at Bell Therapy from August 1996 to July 2000, where they managed multiple mental health facilities and successfully developed and managed operational budgets, as well as secured contracts for additional group homes.

At Belwood, Ltd., Tracy served as a Group Home Manager from June 1994 to August 1996, where they supervised employees and ensured compliance with laws and accreditation standards. Tracy R. also worked as a Mental Health Counselor at Belwood, Ltd. from August 1993 to June 1994, providing comprehensive case management services to adults with mental illness.

Overall, Tracy R. Oerter, MS has a wealth of experience in clinical leadership, program management, strategic planning, partnership development, and revenue growth in the mental and behavioral health field.

Tracy R. Oerter, MS received their Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued their Master of Science degree in Organizational Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which they successfully completed in 2000.