Leadership

Eva LaRocque, M.D. was born and raised in Great Falls. She completed her undergraduate degree at Montana State University, then went on to earn her medical degree at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque. After completing a residency program in psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin, she worked in private practice until moving back to Great Falls to be near family. She lives in Great Falls with her husband and three children. Dr. LaRoque has worked at Many Rivers Whole Health since 2001, and her role as Medical Director is to oversee the staff doctors and nurses (including RN’s and LPN’s).

Doris joined Many Rivers Whole Health as the Regional Human Resources Director in September of 2010. Her responsibilities include the development, implementation, and maintenance of personnel services.  

Her previous human resource experience includes Benefits Healthcare and Army & Air Force Exchange Services in Panama City, Panama and Comayagua, Honduras. Doris earned her Associate of Science degree in Business Administration from University of Great Falls, Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management from Park University, Great Falls, Montana.

She completed a Master of Science degree in Human Resources Management from Troy State University. She is also certified as a Professional Human Resources (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute. She has worked in the Healthcare industry for 16 years. Doris enjoys traveling, reading, running, and volunteering at her church. She lives in Great Falls with her husband Arthur and two adult children, AJ and Alyssa, and a son-in-law, Jason Wood. Her favorite saying is, ‘Together we can make a difference!’

Jennifer Whitfield, LCPC, CCBHC Director with Many Rivers Whole Health. Jennifer grew up in a small Montana town. She attended Carroll College where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Psychology.

She went on to study counseling at the University of Great Falls where she earned her Master of Science in Counseling and started working at Golden Triangle Community Mental Health Center.

Her roles have included: Youth Case Manager, CSCT Therapist, CSCT Supervisor, Director of Youth and Adult Services, Area Director of Services, Quality Assurance/Utilization Reviewer, Interim Recovery Service Line Director, and most currently Chief Clinical Officer. She also serves as the Center’s HIPAA Privacy Officer and Safety Chairperson. Jennifer became licensed in 2005 as a LCPC. She has remained with Many Rivers Whole Health for over 17 years.

Sandee Mahoney joined Many Rivers Whole Health as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in March 2025. She was born and raised in Great Falls and completed her Accounting and Economics degree at Carroll College in Helena, MT. Sandee has an extensive background in health care accounting and finance, having served as a Controller, ACFO, and CFO for a variety of organizations including Home Health, Physician Services, Long Term Care and Acute Hospital agencies.

Sandee recently worked as the CFO for a major Montana hospital in Missoula, MT and returned to Great Falls to be near friends and family.

Casey Mohler, MBA, joined Many Rivers Whole Health May 5, 2025, and has been in healthcare for 11 plus years. A graduate from Steven’s-Henager University with an Associate’s degree in Business and a Bachelors in Accounting and from Capella University with a Master’s in Business Management with an Accounting Specialization. Casey started her career at the Cascade County City-County Health Department. She later moved her career to the State of Montana DPHHS Medicaid reporting office and from there to Bighorn Valley Health Centers, dba One Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that works in the rural areas of Montana and Wyoming. She has one beautiful child and enjoys spending as much time with family as possible.

Nicole Hurd grew up in Great Falls, MT and had aspirations to be a teacher to take after her father and grandmother. However, a psychology class in high school turned that notion on its head and she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Montana-Missoula. She was determined to obtain her PhD and work with older adults but again a class in her senior year at the university shifted her focus. She quickly decided on pursuing her Master of Arts degree at U of M in the counseling program where the professor that taught captivated her attention her final undergrad year.

After completing her degrees, she moved home to Great Falls and started her time with Many Rivers Whole Health in August of 2009 as a CSCT therapist. This felt a little like meeting that dream of working in the schools even though she was not a teacher. She became licensed as a Professional Counselor in July of 2011.

After 5 years in the schools, she moved from the therapist position into program supervisor for the middle school/high school CSCT teams. Most recently she stepped back into the role of direct care in CSCT before the opportunity for the Quality Assurance Director came available and she was promoted. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys traveling, photography, and spending time with her spouse and two dogs.

Julie Prigmore moved to Great Falls in 1993 after spending many summers here as a child with fond memories of visits with her grandmother and walks under the canopy of trees on 1st Avenue South. The draw of family, mountains, and fly fishing keeps her here today.

Julie worked previously for Many Rivers Whole Health in multiple roles prior to her return to Many Rivers Whole Health and appointment as the Director of the Recovery Service Line. Her previous roles were: Adolescent Day Treatment, In-Home Services, Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT) and Outpatient services working with adults, youth, and the Veteran population as a therapist.

Other training and career experiences include: Licensed Behavioral Health Case Manager for Magellan Health; Regional Care Coordinator and Account Executive for the Magellan Medicaid Administration and Chief of the Mental Health Services Bureau with the Addictive and Mental Disorders Division (AMDD) for the Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS). Group Home Program Manager and Clinical Director with AWARE Inc.

She earned her bachelor’s (1995) from the College of Great Falls and her master’s from University of Great Falls (2000). Julie was licensed in 2001 and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Montana. She was licensed in 2017 and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Minnesota.

Julie continues to live here with her two adult children Jeff, Jenna, son-in-law Eric, and twin granddaughter’s, Mackenzie and Myla.

Heather Irby, LCSW, joined Many Rivers Whole Health in 2019 and transitioned into her role as a Director in July 2022. She is currently the Lewis and Clark County Service Line Director. She earned her Bachelor’s of Social Work degree with a Minor in Psychology at the University of Montana in 2010 and then obtained her Master’s of Social Work degree through Walla Walla University in 2016.

Heather’s prior experience includes working with children at the elementary level as a Behavioral Specialist in a Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT) program. An Intake Specialist with Centralized Intake through the Department of Public Health and Human Services and a Mental Health Therapist with children in middle school and high school in a therapeutic group home setting, as well as a children’s psychiatric hospital. Prior to be a Director, she was the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Team Lead working with adults diagnosed with Severe and Disabling Mental Illnesses.

Heather lives in Helena with her two children and enjoys attending their various musical and sports activities, as well as spending time enjoying Montana’s many outdoor opportunities.

Amy Steffenson returned to Many Rivers Whole Health in February 2026 as the Director of Quality Assurance. Amy has over twenty years of experience in the mental health field and values working with specialized populations. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with a minor in Native American Studies from Montana State University-Bozeman in 2002 and continued her education to obtain Master of Social Work degree through Walla Walla University in 2005. Amy became licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2008.

Amy previously worked for AWARE, Inc. as a youth case manager and outpatient therapist in Bozeman before returning to Great Falls to join Many Rivers Whole Health in 2006 as a Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT) therapist and transitioning to a CSCT program supervisor in 2012 expanding her time with Many Rivers to 13 ½ years. In 2020, Amy joined Benefis Health System as a Clinical Perinatal Counselor with the Meadowlark Initiative and earned her Perinatal Mental Health Certification through Postpartum Support International in 2021.

Amy lives in Great Falls with her three children and husband. Outside of work, Amy enjoys reading and time with her family. She stays busy keeping up with her children’s activities and “bonus babies” as a foster parent.

Jillian Douzanis joined Many Rivers Whole Health in September 2025 as the Human Resources Manager before becoming the Human Resources Director in July 2026. She earned her SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential in June 2026.

Originally from New Hampshire, Jillian attended the University of Connecticut, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in English.

After graduating, Jillian served in the United States Army as a Human Resources Specialist, where she supported soldiers and military leaders in personnel administration, workforce management, and compliance-related responsibilities. Following her military service and relocation to Utah, she worked as an Account Manager for a staffing and consulting firm, partnering with organizations to address workforce challenges, recruit top talent, and develop staffing solutions.
Outside of work, Jillian enjoys spending time with family and friends, going for walks, and exploring Montana.