Meet Our Staff
Palo Verde Behavioral Health is the perfect destination for people who want to participate in a growing and innovative organization that prides itself on patient care and security. Learn more about our staff below.
Medical Staff
Mark J. Helms, MD
Medical Director
Specialty: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Medical School: University of Arizona
Residency: The University of Texas
John Leipsic, MD
Specialty: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
School: Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia
Debbie Ford, MD
Outpatient Medical Director
Specialty: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
School: University of Arizona, University of Utah
Jahanzeb Khan, MD
Specialty: Psychiatry and Neurology
School: Baqai Medical University
Andrew Lulla, MD
Specialty: Psychiatry
School: Texas A & M University
Lisa Uribe, FNP, PNP
Leadership Team
Melissa Greibel
Director of Operations
Shane Hubbell
Director of Plant Operations
Azucena Lara
Director of Admissions and Intake
Jeni Whetstone
Director of Performance Improvement and Risk Management
Katie Barans, MSW MBA
Director of Business Development
Heather McGovern, MPA
Director of Outpatient Operations
Chad Mosher, Ph.D
Director of Outpatient Group Services
Lynn Myers
Chief Financial Officer
Susan Marsett
Director of Human Resources
Jerry Hollenback
Executive Chef
Loretta Meersman
Director of Pharmacy
Trisha Solano
Manager of Health Information Management