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On the Move August 2025

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Welcome, Christie Lueth!

We are excited to share that Christie Lueth, MSW, CSW-PIP, QMHR, has accepted the position of Clinical Director of Outpatient Therapy in Sioux Falls. She holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work and brings over 20 years of experience in the mental health field to CHS.

Christie has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to trauma-informed care, early childhood mental health and leadership in behavioral health services. She’s passionate about creating a supportive and collaborative work environment.

We are thrilled to welcome Christie to the team and look forward to the leadership and insights she will bring. She will begin her new role on Monday, August 18.

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Congratulations, Katelynn Beldin!

We take pride in watching our team members grow and step into leadership roles within our organization. We’re excited to announce that Katelynn Beldin has accepted the role of Residential Program Director in Sioux Falls.

Katelynn began her journey with CHS as an intern in 2015. Since then, she has served in several roles, including Relief RYC, full-time Residential Youth Counselor, SCM Trainer, Acting Team Coordinator, Team Coordinator, Residential Therapist and, most recently, Clinical Unit Supervisor.

Katelynn is passionate about helping individuals and teams grow through relationship-based coaching and training. She looks forward to continuing that work in her new role. We’re excited for the leadership, insight, and heart she will continue to bring to our team and the youth we serve.

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Dr. Wilson New Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Brian Wilson, our employed board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist in Rapid City, joins the executive team as Chief Medical Officer, continuing his revenue-producing psychiatry practice while adding medical leadership to strategic decisions across our organization. Dr. Wilson will be a key part of our strategic planning, quality review, and monitoring. He will lead quarterly case reviews with our contracted physicians in psychiatry, pediatrics and family practice to ensure consistency across the state.
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Freddy Maseman New VP of Psychiatric Residential Treatment

Freddy Maseman, a 22-year veteran of CHS who holds a master’s in clinical mental health counseling, is promoted to VP of Psychiatric Residential Treatment (PRT), and will run both east and west programs. In this position, he oversees our schools as well, led by Tara, Ericka and Erin.
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Christi Keffeler New VP of Outpatient Mental Health Services

Christi Keffeler, our current Director, holds a master’s degree and is pursuing a PhD in nursing. A veteran clinic and nursing school leader, Christi is promoted to VP of Outpatient Mental Health Services, overseeing both outpatient therapy and psychiatry services statewide. She will also lead the Child Advocacy Center, Therapeutic Foster Care, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids and Prevention.
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Mike Groher New Business Development Officer

Mike Groher, a veteran educator of 25 years, transitions to become our new Business Development Officer with primary responsibility of keeping our programs at capacity and expanding our day school presence across the state. Mike has brought many positive academic improvements to our schools in the past six years and mentored strong assistant directors who are now ready to take on greater leadership responsibilities. He is also a key leader in our Science of Hope initiative.
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Tara Chayka New Principal-West

Tara Chayka becomes Principal–West, supervising Lincoln School and Owen School. Tara holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, and has served 24 years at CHS, the past five years as Assistant Director.
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Ericka Bohle New Principal–East

Ericka Bohle has 11 years of experience as an educator, the last three as CHS Assistant Director of Schools. Ericka, who holds a master of arts in educational administration, becomes Principal–East at Loving School.
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Erin Schons New Special Education Services Administrator

Erin Schons, a 24-year veteran educator with a master’s in science specializing in special education, becomes Special Education Services Administrator, with responsibilities at all schools.

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