MENTAL HEALTH TEAM

Jeffrey L. Johnson, Pharm-D, PA-C

Jeffery Johnson, PA-C, Pharm-D graduated with a Doctorate in Pharmacy from Idaho State University in 2000 and worked as a community pharmacist for two years before becoming a Physician Assistant. Jeff earned his Physician Assistant degree from Idaho State University in 2002. He practiced Emergency Medicine in a busy Emergency Department in Pocatello, ID for several years. In 2011 he became a Clinical Assistant Professor at ISU, teaching in the Physician Assistant Program.

Jeff started at Omega Health Services in 2011, focusing his practice on mental health and working in our Walk-in Clinic. His experience in the Emergency Department aided his success in our Walk-in Clinic and daily scheduled clinic. Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and family, as well as his yearly trips to the Dominican Republic for Medical Mission work.

Jeff accepts clients of all ages and takes most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay patients. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Jeff, please contact our office at (208) 853-0071 to schedule an appointment.

Janet Strong, FNP-C

Janet Strong, FNP-C received her Bachelor in Nursing degree from Emory University in Atlanta, GA (1982). She worked for many years as a nurse in a wide variety of hospitals, clinics, and oversees areas. Janet earned her Master of Science degree from Idaho State University (2005), becoming a Nurse Practitioner, after which she decided to pursue psychiatry as her specialty.

Janet began working at Omega Health Services in 2005, providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management. She specializes in diagnosis and management of all areas of mental illness. She offers a supportive, knowledgeable style of care to all ages of clients. Janet spends her personal time gardening, reading, and spending time with her grandson. She is also a Chaplin, and travels with an organization that offer crisis relief all over the world.

If you are interested in making an appointment with Janet, please call our office at (208) 853-0071.

Matthew Geske, LCPC, MA, MS

“I have been helping people overcome adversities for over twenty-five years; this has given me the opportunity to help thousands of people in their journey toward an abundant and meaningful life where they reach more of their potential.”

Matthew has been with Omega since 2013. He completed his Master of Science in Labor Relations from The University of Oregon (1987) and Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary, Bothell, WA (2000). Matthew is very passionate about the outdoors, and enjoys spending time with his three adult children.

Matthew takes a holistic and faith-based approach to helping people overcome their difficulties, and to increase their possibility of success in life and relationships. Matthew has been in practice for over 20 years; providing services in hospitals, residential settings, and private practice. Matthew provides individual and family counseling; specializing in helping those with emotional pain, addictions, and a lack of meaning and purpose in life.

Matthew takes most private and group insurance plans, as well as self-pay patients. Please contact us at (208) 853-0071 to schedule an appointment with Matthew. Or click here to request one electronically.

Jim Selle, MSW, LCSW

Jim Selle, MSW, LCSW, received his Bachelor of Social Work degree from Humboldt State University, located in the redwood forests of far northern California, in 2002. He worked at Humboldt County Mental Health, serving in multiple capacities, including being coordinator of the Peer Recovery Center, from 2002 - 2006. Jim also was the chairman of the board of directors of the Humboldt chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, from 1993 - 2006. At that time, he began graduate studies, and received his Master Of Social Work from Humboldt State University, and soon moved to Meridian Idaho. Jim began working at Intermountain Hospital, and remained in service until late 2017, and began working at Omega in February of 2018.

Although Jim's clinical interests and experience are quite diverse, he continues with the philosophy of the understanding that mental disorders respond well to evidence-based modalities, as well as to effective therapeutic intervention. People naturally gravitate to multiple ways of understanding, and to effective treatments of human difficulties associated with a diagnosis of mental disorders. One important element to be considered, is the engagement in support groups, and therapy clients are well informed of the outcomes associated with such engagement. Jim introduces to his clients, the benefits of full engagement in all services and other therapeutic measures. Effective psychotherapy begins the process.

Although Jim's clinical interests and experience are quite diverse, he continues with the philosophy of the understanding that mental disorders respond well to evidence-based modalities, as well as to effective therapeutic intervention. People naturally gravitate to multiple ways of understanding, and to effective treatments of human difficulties associated with a diagnosis of mental disorders. One important element to be considered, is the engagement in support groups, and therapy clients are well informed of the outcomes associated with such engagement. Jim introduces to his clients, the benefits of full engagement in all services and other therapeutic measures. Effective psychotherapy begins the process.

Erin Carver, PA-C

Earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Florida, Gainesville,Fl in 2002. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon specializing in nutrition.

Erin started her professional career in the United States Navy where she served her country for six years. After her departure from the Navy, she enrolled at Oregon State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science specializing in Nutrition. She continued her education at The University of Florida and obtained a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2002. She has worked as a Physician Assistant for over 15 years. She joined Omega in 2016.