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 Kurt A. Snyder - Executive Director
Administrative

Kurt has been the Director since January 1, 2005.  He is a Licensed Addiction Counselor, Licensed Social Worker and has a Master's in Management.  Kurt has worked in the field for eight years.  He is newly wed and will celebrate his first anniversary on October 15, 2006.  (This also happens to be Heartview's anniversary - 42 years!)

Kurt A. Snyder, MMGT, LAC, LSW
 Carol Bullinger - Administrative Assistant
Administrative

Carol Bullinger graduated from Bismarck Junior College with an Associate Degree and Medical Records Secretary certificate in May of 1967.  She began employment at Heartview Foundation on June 1, 1967, as a Medical Secretary.  She was promoted to the position of Administrative Assistant in 1972 and has served in that position to the present time. 
 
Carol's present duties are:
  • Recording minutes for the Heartview Board of Directors, P.A.T. Board and clinical and administrative meetings.
  • Schedule intakes.
  • Transcribe dictation from the clinical staff.
  • Receptionist.

 


Carol Bullinger, Administrative Assistant
 Marvis Doster, Nurse
Nursing

Marvis has been a chemical dependency nurse with Heartview since 1971.  She is considered to be one of the foremost experts in the State of North Dakota for Social Setting Detox.  Marvis is responsible for nursing issues, HIV testing/education, drug and alcohol testing, medical records, DUI seminars, nursing staff and UND medical students.  Her job duties are too numerous to list and she is invaluable to our services.

Marvis Doster, RN, CARN
 Dr. Pete Peterson, Consulting Psychologist
Clinical Staff

Dr. Peterson worked at Heartview in the adult and adolescent units providing psychological services from 1984 to 1996.  He returned to Heartview as a consulting psychologist in January of 1999.  He attends multidisciplinary staff for the Partial Hospitalization Program and the Intensive Outpatient Day Program.  He continues to provide consultation services and his expertise, insights and knowledge are appreciated and valued.

Pete Peterson, Ph.D
 Anna Carlson, Nurse
Nursing

Anna Carlson, a board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse, has joined Heartview’s staff.  Anna began her career at Heartview in the 1980’s when she worked as a switchboard operator and nurses’ aide.  While working at Heartview, Anna completed training through Medcenter One and became a registered nurse in 1987. 

 

From 1987-1992, she worked at St. Alexius in the Psychiatric Unit, and from 1992 until her recent return to Heartview, Anna worked at West Central Human Service Center in the Regional Intervention Services/Addiction Program.


Anna Carlson, RN
 Janice Briese, Residential Manager
Administrative

For 21 years prior to coming to Heartivew, Janice coordinated services and managed a staff of 45 at five Bismarck group homes for persons with disabilities.  In addition to her job at Heartview, she continues to be a community tracker for children at risk through Lutheran Social Services.

Janice Briese, Residential Manager
 Dr. Melissa Henke, Medical Director
Clinical Staff

Dr. Melissa Henke, a North Dakota native, completed medical school at UND School of Medicine in 2002.  She went on to complete a five-year residency in Psychiatry and Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas, finishing in 2007.   Dr. Henke is currently also employed as a psychiatrist at Medcenter One.


Melissa Henke, MD
 Ruby Dannenfelzer - Business Office Manager
Business Office

Ruby is a native of Hettinger, North Dakota, where she graduated from high school.  She was previously employed at Hillcrest Care Center in Hettinger as Business Office Manager, resigning in 1992 to move to Bismarck to accept a position at Heartview Foundation, starting December 1, 1992.  She was hired as Insurance Clerk and moved into the position of Business Office Manager in October of 1994, a position she currently holds.  Her duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Accounts Payable
  • Payroll Supervisor
  • Insurance Billings, especially Blue Cross and Medicaid
  • Financial Reports

Ruby Dannenfelzer, Business Office Manager
 Myra Weisenburger, Accounts Receivable Clerk
Business Office

Myra started at Heartview April 1, 1976.  She bills patients and insurance companies for services.  She has the difficult position of asking for reimbursement for something we all wish we could give away.  This thankless position is undervalued and is not adequately recognized.  Myra is a trooper and understands that what we offer here at Heartview is extremely valuable.  Her other duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll
  • Purchasing
  • Patient Financing
  • Checking Insurance Benefits
  • Quarterly Reports
  • Assists Medical Records
  • Schedule Intakes

Myra Weisenburger
 Beverly Aichele - Addiction Counselor
Counseling

Beverly Aichele attended the University of Mary and graduated from addiction training in 1983.  She has been employed for the past 23 years as an addiction counselor at Heartview Foundation, North Dakota Youth Correction Center and again at Heartview Foundation on a contract basis.
 
Her duties at Heartview include facilitating aftercare groups, individual counseling and doing evaluations.

Beverly Aichele, LAC
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