Two years after completing her bachelor’s degree in social work at Walla Walla University (and one year after achieving her master’s degree), Stephanie began her tenure at Project Patch as a treatment therapist in 2000. Since then, she has become a Licensed Master Social Worker through the State of Idaho and a Licensing Coordinator for the Joint Commission and Health & Welfare.
In the fall of 2012, Stephanie transitioned into the role of Clinical Director for the Youth Program. With experience in the juvenile justice system as a probation officer and for Washington State with at-risk and truant youth, Stephanie was a perfect fit for working with the at-risk teens at Project Patch. Her experience with juvenile offenders sparked a desire in her to teach teens skills to make better choices and avoid the justice system altogether.
Stephanie became the Youth Program Executive Director in 2020. She has a strong clinical background, licensing and accreditation, and long-term trust with out staff.
Having grown up in Central Oregon, Stephanie has fond memories of working for her grandparents at their restaurant to earn money during the summers. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys biking, cooking, and running. Her goal is to make it into the Race to Robie Creek in 2013, known as the toughest race in the northwest. Stephanie and her husband, Robert, have three boys and are happy to be raising them in the family atmosphere of Project Patch.
Stephanie Ross, LMSW
Youth Program Executive Director
Two years after completing her bachelor’s degree in social work at Walla Walla University (and one year after achieving her master’s degree), Stephanie began her tenure at Project Patch as a treatment therapist in 2000. Since then, she has become a Licensed Master Social Worker through the State of Idaho and a Licensing Coordinator for the Joint Commission and Health & Welfare.
In the fall of 2012, Stephanie transitioned into the role of Clinical Director for the Youth Program. With experience in the juvenile justice system as a probation officer and for Washington State with at-risk and truant youth, Stephanie was a perfect fit for working with the at-risk teens at Project Patch. Her experience with juvenile offenders sparked a desire in her to teach teens skills to make better choices and avoid the justice system altogether.
Stephanie became the Youth Program Executive Director in 2020. She has a strong clinical background, licensing and accreditation, and long-term trust with out staff.
Having grown up in Central Oregon, Stephanie has fond memories of working for her grandparents at their restaurant to earn money during the summers. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys biking, cooking, and running. Her goal is to make it into the Race to Robie Creek in 2013, known as the toughest race in the northwest. Stephanie and her husband, Robert, have three boys and are happy to be raising them in the family atmosphere of Project Patch.
Idaho State License LMSW-30169
NPI #1699257634
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