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About

Vision

Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks makes the daily commitment to improve our patient’s life by using a patient centered, collaborative approach to provide high quality care addressing both the physical and mental health of our residents.

Values

At Perimeter of the Ozarks, our staff is committed to improving the lives of those impacted by mental illness. Our patient promise is the core of everything we do and how we lead each and every day with: 

  • Integrity 

  • Compassion 

  • Excellence 

  • Responsibility

Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks is in Springdale Arkansas, located in the beautiful Northwest part of the state, in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and just outside of Fayetteville. The community is diverse and friendly and is welcoming to our residents. Our facility is small in size which allows for a strong family-like culture that is shared among residents and staff.

 

Hear from the CEO

On behalf of our Team at Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks, we want to thank you for your continued support and for allowing us the opportunity to provide care and treatment to your family, friends and loved ones.  

Opening in November 2017, Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks is committed to being a premier treatment center, providing individualized, quality behavioral health treatment and care to all of our patients.  Our mission is to obtain the best staff and utilize state of the art, evidence-based treatment protocols, resulting in the best possible outcome to our patients.   

Our entire staff takes unmitigated pride in providing this standard of care to your family and loved ones.  Every day, our Team dedicates all of our resources to serve our patients. We are honored to participate in creating a solid, healthy foundation and path in which every patient can build upon throughout the years.  

We look forward to a relationship built on trust and transparency with each family and patient. 

 

Cassie Sowder, CEO

Meet Our Team

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      Cassie Sowder

      CEO

      Cassie has over 12 years of experience in behavioral health and has a passion for working...

      Cassie has over 12 years of experience in behavioral health and has a passion for working in the field helping those struggling with mental health disorders. She studied psychology at the University of Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky. Cassie also holds an MBA in organizational management with a minor in psychology from Ashford University. While in college, Cassie started her path with a position in a psychiatric facility. From there, she held many positions including Positive Behavior Support Technician, Manager at an ICFMR facility, Director of Residential Services for Intellectual Disabilities, Foster Care Specialist and a Therapeutic Residential Program Director. She has also been an Administrator for a substance abuse treatment center and has experience working as a Program Director for two outpatient wound care centers. Cassie thrives on building relationships and watching people’s lives change for the better. "There is nothing better than meeting people where they are, which could very well be what they consider the worst part of their lives, and supporting them through their journey". In her spare time, Cassie enjoys playing with her dog, weight training, meditation, and bourbon collecting. She is also a big fan of music, movies, Mario retro games, and spending time with family and friends.

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      Kyle John, MD

      Medical Director

      Dr. John received his medical degree from the University of Missouri. He continued with...

      Dr. John received his medical degree from the University of Missouri. He continued with his psychiatric residency and fellowship at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, MN. He is board certified in psychiatry and neurology, specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry. Dr. John is licensed in Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa and Oklahoma. He is a member of the Missouri State Medical Association, Missouri State Psychiatric Association, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association and the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society. In addition to practicing psychiatry, Dr. John has had many articles published, participated in research and has presented on topics specific to child and adolescent psychiatry. He has also been recognized as a Top Doctor in 417 Magazine multiple years in a row. Dr. John has been in the Mercy system working at Mercy Hospital, Mercy Health Ministry and Mercy Clinic. He is also a consulting physician at Missouri Baptist Children's Home and Great Circle Boys&Girls Town. In his spare time, Dr. John enjoys his family, his community and coaching soccer.

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      Erin Duvall, APRN

      Lead Nurse Practitioner

      Erin started in healthcare in 1999. She completed her ASN in 2001 from Cox College and...

      Erin started in healthcare in 1999. She completed her ASN in 2001 from Cox College and continued with her BSN in 2006 from Southwest Baptist University. Erin earned her MSN in education in 2011 from Liberty University, Family Nurse Practitioner in 2013 from Missouri State University and her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2017 from the University of Cincinnati. Erin greatly enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with children and adolescents. This setting allows her to be challenged daily and to provide patient centered care that is individualized based on every client’s interaction. She feels fortunate to be supported by a team of experts in their own field, which allows her to provide care to those who are truly the most vulnerable, the children and adolescents in our local community. In her spare time, Erin enjoys the outdoors, baking and cooking. She is also very busy following her children who play year-round sports. Traveling is also something she likes to do, and her favorite spot is any place hot and with a beach!

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2520 Northwinds Parkway Suite 550
Alpharetta, GA 30009
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