This month, we wanted to shine a light on one the leaders of Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital (SPBH), our Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Joe! Joe joined SPBH as the CNO in October of 2024. Some of Joe’s professional experience includes nearly two decades in healthcare, working in both nonprofit and for-profit systems across neuroscience, dialysis, and behavioral health. Prior to his arrival at SPBH, he served as the Director of Nursing at Natchez Trace Youth Academy, a 115-bed adolescent treatment program. He’s also worked at Youth Villages’ Deer Valley Campus as a Campus Manager, supporting at-risk youth through clinical stabilization and safety planning. His background also includes leadership as a facility administrator with DaVita Healthcare Partners and critical-care experience in the Neuro ICU at Methodist University Hospital. Joe is also working on completing his MSN-PMHNP at Walden University.
Outside of work and academics, Joe loves to explore the Pacific Northwest with his wife and two daughters. They spend a lot of time hiking, camping, and foraging for wild plants and foods. They find exploring the PNW a great way to slow down, reconnect as a family, and stay curious.
When we asked Joe why he works at SPBH, he said:
“Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital represents everything I believe modern behavioral healthcare should be – compassionate, evidence-based, and community-driven. I’m drawn to the mission of helping individuals find stability, purpose, and hope in the midst of crisis. What makes SPBH special is the people-our nurses, MHTs, and interdisciplinary teams show up every day with heart and resilience. As a CNO, my goal is to support that passion, ensure safety, and build a culture where staff feel valued and patients feel seen. This work truly matters, and I’m proud to be a part of it.”