Heather Moore
What is
your Job Title / Role at RHS?
VP Clinic Operations, RHS co-owner Credentials: BSN-RN
How did
you come into the Mental Health Field?
I’ve always been interested in mental health on some level.
Before going to nursing school, I worked in business administration for over a
decade. I found that motivation and assessing each individual’s personality and
needs is key to success. When I attended
nursing school I really enjoyed my rotations at SHS and BHC. My nursing
preceptor and mentor was a mental health nurse who taught me that mental
stability intertwines with all body systems and can adversely or positively
affect medical outcomes.
Who
inspired you to pursue this career choice?
Interesting story. April Crandall’s daughter, Heather and my
daughter, Sami were good friends in middle school. When April picked up her
daughter from a birthday party she encouraged me to apply. I did, reluctantly,
as I had three other offers on the table at the time of graduation. DeVere Hunt
offered me a job at the interview and assured me that it would be the most
flexible and rewarding job I could take. So, I took his words into
consideration and ultimately accepted the job. He was not wrong on either
account.
How
important is it for you to work with our Southeast Idaho Community?
I really enjoy all
aspects of my job, including working with the community. I’m really proud of
each service that is offered under the “Badger tree” and am happy to promote
each one to community partners when I get a chance. It’s really amazing to hear
the positive feedback RHS receives in relation to the amount of clients we are
helping to live their best lives.
What is
something someone might not know about you?
Uhmmm…..I’m not sure
there is anything. I’m an open book as most everyone knows. J
What are
some of your interests / hobbies?
Ahhh…I LOVE anything out doors and especially any activity I can
do in the mountains with my family and friends. We love to hike, fish, cycle,
dirt bike ride, camp, wake surf, kayak, paddleboard hunt, the list goes on…
What is
the best advice you would give to someone just coming into this field?
Focus on the individual and find the best part about them and
expound on that. Love the clients we serve unconditionally. They matter! If you
do this with humility, your efforts will not go unnoticed or rewarded.
