Team Member of the Month: August 2025
One of the most challenging tasks in a DMH facility is moving clients from an area in which they are used to living. Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center (SMMHC) recently had to move a ward due to construction. This required the relocation of 19 clients. Lisa McDonald, a Psychiatric Technician at SMMHC, knew this would be a difficult time and insisted on helping. Despite the move happening on her day off, she came in to provide organization and efficiency to the process. Her willingness to step in along with her commitment to the well-being of the clients exemplifies a level of care and team work, which earned her the DMH Team Member of the Month for August.
Lisa has an excellent rapport with clients and is ready to step in and help when she is needed. She is considered by her co-workers as someone whom you can consistently rely on and is always a team player.
One of her co-workers said, “Lisa is flexible and always willing to do difficult tasks. She is able to keep a smile on her face and promote a healthy environment to care for clients.”
Lisa has worked at SMMHC for 2 1/2 years. Congratulations Lisa!