Our Team

Jeff Anderson, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Jeff has over 28 years of experience working in the mental health field in Eastern Idaho, including the Idaho State Hospital and the Behavioral Health Center at EIRMC. Having worked extensively in both inpatient and outpatient settings, he has the experience and skill to work with individuals and families dealing with the full spectrum of mental health conditions focusing on patient-centered, individualized care. Jeff is a strong believer in utilizing both traditional and evidenced based alternative treatment modalities to assist clients in reaching their highest level of functioning, by the least intrusive means. As a retired Navy Commander with 29 years of reserve and active duty service, he has a passion for working with clients dealing with trauma and PTSD, from any source. Jeff has also gained extensive experience in evaluating and treating ADHD in all age groups and finds great satisfaction in assisting individuals with this condition reach their potential.

Jeff has held positions as adjunct professor at both Idaho State University and the University of North Dakota, teaching on topics of psychopharmacology and clinical advanced practice psychiatric nursing.

Education: Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of North Dakota, Masters of Science: Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, University of North Dakota

Licenses and Certifications: Licensed as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges in ID, UT, AZ, MT and WY. Board Certified as a Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

Spencer Stanger, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Spencer has worked in health care for the past 13 years, first as an RN and the past 6 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner in eastern Idaho. While working in primary care, Spencer found joy in helping those struggling with mental health issues, and also noted the need for more specialized psychiatric providers in our area. Wanting to make a difference and having found a passion for helping others improve their mental health, he returned to school and obtained a post graduate certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Graceland University in Independence, Missouri. His years of primary care experience and being dual certified as a Family NP and Psychiatric NP gives Spencer great insight into evaluating and assessing the whole person and recognizing the connections between medical and mental health.

Spencer was born and raised in rural Idaho and enjoys spending time with his family and all things outdoors.

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