Employee Spotlight

Mariah Rapkoch

What is your Job Title / Role at RHS?

Clinic Support Staff Supervisor, CCMA

 

How did you come into the Mental Health Field?

 

I was lucky enough to get placed at RHS for my externship of my medical assisting program and started working with Whitney Moore.

 

Who inspired you to pursue this career choice?

 

After getting my undergraduate degree, I decided I wanted a change and found a medical assisting program through Eagle Gate College. It was mostly luck of the draw that I got placed here. The biggest inspiration has been working with Whitney, who has really made me realize my love for learning about serious mental illnesses and has really been supportive of me continuing my education in the field.

 

How important is it for you to work with our Southeast Idaho Community?

 

Extremely. I have loved getting to know our community and have met so many wonderful people that it really makes work not feel like work. I genuinely love coming to work and getting to interact with my patients.

 

What is something someone might not know about you?

 

I have a Bachelor’s in Geology from Montana State University and a tattoo of a can of soup.

 

What are some of your interests / hobbies?

 

I love plants/gardening, reading, painting, drawing, and recently wood carving. I really love creating things and learning new skills

 

What is the best advice you would give to someone just coming into this field?

Be kind and be patient.

 

Employee Spotlight

 Blake Bingham

What is your Job Title / Role at RHS? 

Owner/Director of Community Based Services

How did you come into the Mental Health Field?

I was attending college and had a conversation with DeVere about degrees and he said, “Get a degree in psychology or sociology then come work for me.” Therefore, I received a degree in Sociology and the rest is history.

Who inspired you to pursue this career choice?

See the above conversation.

How important is it for you to work with our Southeast Idaho Community?

Being involved in the community has always been very important to me.  Early on, I had the opportunity to work with the Grid Kid football program. Since then I have had opportunities to stay involved with youth in various sports.  Being able to teach/coach kids and sharing my enjoyment of sports has been very rewarding. 

What is something someone might not know about you?

I speak French.

What are some of your interests / hobbies?

Taking long rides on my motorcycle.  For me it’s not the destination but the route to get there. 

What is the best advice you would give to someone just coming into this field?

Try to realize that every person you interact with are doing the best they can that day.  Don’t take it personal.