Ridgeview Institute - Monroe
Jefferson Watts has extensive experience in the mental health field, currently serving as a Case Manager at Ridgeview Institute since October 2012, where responsibilities include providing group and family therapy, discharge planning, and treatment planning. Prior experience includes roles at Chateau Elan as a restaurant server from April 2008 to November 2012, and as Director of Purchasing at Georgia National Forms, Inc. from April 1995 to June 2000. Notably, Jefferson also worked at Brawner Psychiatric Institute as an Adolescent Unit Social Worker from January 1991 to December 1992, focusing on group and family therapy and discharge planning, and held positions at Ridgeview Institute from September 1983 to April 1991, including Shift Coordinator and Clinical Assistant. Jefferson holds a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work from The University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Science in Mental Health from Georgia State University.
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Ridgeview Institute - Monroe
Since opening in 2017, Ridgeview Institute Monroe has treated over 15,000 patients in programs for specialized populations that include adolescents, adults-including a specialized women’s program, and older adults. Ridgeview Institute Monroe uses Evidence-Based Treatment approaches to assist patients in achieving their treatment goals. As we continue to grow to meet the changing needs of our communities, Ridgeview Institute Monroe recently marked a five-year anniversary by opening a new unit with 23 additional psychiatric beds for adult programs in 2022. The hospital now operates 111 psychiatric beds with a full continuum of behavioral healthcare services. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization which certifies health care organizations and programs across the U.S. Their seal is a symbol of quality in an organization’s commitment to meeting certain industry standards. Ridgeview Institute Monroe has been awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of approval, which represents our dedication to ongoing quality of care, patient safety, and best practices.