Erik Blank

Erik Blank is an experienced mental health professional currently serving as Clinical Team Lead and Mental Health Therapist-Crisis at SummitStone Health Partners, a role held since August 2022. Prior to this, Erik worked as a Youth Specialist and Placement Coordinator at SAFY of America from October 2021 to February 2023, and held positions as a Crisis Services Intern at SummitStone Health Partners and a Shift Lead at Dutch Bros Coffee. Erik's earlier experience includes roles as a Foster Parent Recruiter and Retention Specialist at SAFY of America and as a Teaching Assistant for Spanish classes at Whitworth University. Erik completed a Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in 2023, following a Bachelor of Arts in Community Health and Spanish from Whitworth University in 2019. Additionally, Erik has gained internship experience in employment at World Relief and as a Peer Health Educator at Whitworth University, focusing on health education.