About Us

River Vista Behavioral Health provides a wide range of mental health and addiction services to adolescents and adults in the Madera, California, area.

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Hope and Healing Through Compassionate, Patient-Centered Treatment

Along the bluffs overlooking the San Joaquin River, this brand new, 81,600-square-foot, 128-bed facility, will provide behavioral health services to residents and visitors in the Central Valley.

River Vista Behavioral Health will provide inpatient and outpatient treatment services to children and adults. One 24-bed unit will be dedicated specifically to pediatric psychiatric care, treatment, services and educational needs, assisting Valley Children’s in addressing the needs of patients presenting to the Emergency Department.

The new hospital will employ more than 250 people, including clinicians, nurses, mental health technicians, support staff and administration.

Our Programs

Children & Adolescents

Full continuum of inpatient services, including units designed specifically for patients, ages 5 to 17.

Adults

Inpatient programs feature individualized treatment planning to target the specific emotional and physical needs of each patient.

Outpatient

In addition to inpatient treatment, the facility will offer robust outpatient programs to address the most prevalent behavioral health concerns including child, adolescent and family counseling; and treatment for depression, anxiety disorders and other common behavioral health issues.

Partnership

Universal Health Services, Inc. is pleased to partner with Valley Children’s Healthcare, constructing the new hospital on Valley Children’s Madera campus.

Visitor Information

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Careers at River Vista Behavioral Health

If you’re looking for an opportunity to build the career of your dreams at a brand new facility in Madera, California, River Vista Behavioral Health may be the place for you. We’re looking for talented and skilled behavioral health professionals to join our team. Check back soon for job listings.

Leadership

Qiana Hines-Taylor MSN, RN, ACM-RN | Chief Executive Officer

Qiana Hines-Taylor MSN, RN, ACM-RN | Chief Executive Officer

Jamie Schlundt | Chief Financial Officer

Jamie Schlundt | Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Ramar | Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Ramar | Chief Medical Officer

Nancy Moreno, BSN, MSN | Chief Nursing Officer

Nancy Moreno, BSN, MSN | Chief Nursing Officer

Shawnriel Grant, RN, BSN, MSN | Assistant Chief Nursing Officer

Shawnriel Grant, RN, BSN, MSN | Assistant Chief Nursing Officer

Arveen Sandhu, RN | Intake Director

Del Garbanzos, MBA | Human Resources Director

Alex A Rocha, MBA CPHQ |Director, Performance Improvement & Risk Management |Compliance Officer

Alex A Rocha, MBA CPHQ |Director, Performance Improvement & Risk Management |Compliance Officer

David Eziashi, MCP, MCSD, SCJP, SAP | Manager, Performance Improvement

David Eziashi, MCP, MCSD, SCJP, SAP | Manager, Performance Improvement

Shaun Mallam | Director of Pharmacy|

Shaun Mallam | Director of Pharmacy

Angelina Cruz MBA, HCM, CPC | Business Office Director

Angelina Cruz MBA, HCM, CPC | Business Office Director

Robyn Wilderson | Director of HIM | Privacy Officer

Robyn Wilderson | Director of HIM | Privacy Officer

Dr. Bernardina Marcelo | Director of Clinical Services

Dr. Bernardina Marcelo | Director of Clinical Services

Harpreet Gill, RN, CCM-Director of Utilization Management

Harpreet Gill, RN, CCM-Director of Utilization Management

David Rojas, RDN| Director of Dietary Services/Registered Dietitian

David Rojas, RDN| Director of Dietary Services/Registered Dietitian

Alan Gallardo | Manager of Dietary Services

Alan Gallardo | Manager of Dietary Services

Sierra Scott | Director of Business Development

Sierra Scott | Director of Business Development

Uyen Napier, BSN, RN| Clinical Nurse Educator

Uyen Napier, BSN, RN| Clinical Nurse Educator

Franchesca Sanchez | Executive Assistant to the CEO & Communications Manager

Franchesca Sanchez | Executive Assistant to the CEO & Communications Manager

Gino Martinez| Director of Plant Ops

Gino Martinez| Director of Plant Ops

We Are Here to Help!

To schedule a level of care assessment or to learn more about our programs, call us at 559-603-6000.