Meet Our Staff

Kurt has been the Executive Director at Heartview Foundation since January 2005. In addition to holding a Master’s in Management, Kurt is also a Licensed Social Worker and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. Kurt works under the Board of Directors in providing financial, clinical, personnel, and technical oversight for Heartview. He is active in many state and national organizations related to addiction treatment, bringing cutting edge knowledge to the Heartview staff and opportunities for input in many addiction treatment arenas.  

Jessica joined the staff in July 2019.

Dr. Henke, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, serves as Heartview’s Medical Director.  In that capacity, Dr. Henke participates in interdisciplinary case review, develops and oversees patient medical protocols, reviews nursing assessments for appropriate withdrawal management, and confers with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient care management. She also provides medical oversight to the Medication-Assisted Therapy program and ongoing care to individual patients. Dr. Henke serves on the Governor’s Counsel for Recovery Reinvented as well as the Medical Director of the North Dakota Professional Health Program.

Dr. Doppler, is employed by Sanford Behavioral Health in Bismarck as well as providing psychological services at Heartview.  He engages in weekly consultation with Heartview’s Interdisciplinary team.  Dr. Doppler reviews patients’ psychological testing, determines the need for psychiatric referrals, makes treatment recommendations, establishes psychological testing protocols for adolescents and adults, and reviews individual cases, upon request.

Dr. Doerner is employed by Sanford Behavioral Health in Bismarck as well as providing psychological services at Heartview. Dr. Doerner is an experienced psychologist who recognizes the importance of access to behavioral health services to people who live and work in rural settings. He works with people of all ages who face a wide variety of challenges. 

Karalee completed her Bachelor of Science in Addiction Counseling and Masters in Management from the University of Mary. Karalee brings almost 20 years' experience in the addiction profession with a variety of experiences including being the Chronic Disease Director at the ND Department of Health. Karalee joined Heartview in May 2018. 

Christy graduated from Minot State University with a degree in Addiction Studies in 1999 and in 2000 she received her Licensed Addiction Counselor status. Her first job was at North Central Human Service Center in Minot, ND working in various programs. She has also been employed at the ND State Penitentiary with her last place of employment being at the Prairie Learning Center in Raleigh, ND. Christy was employed there for 12 years. Christy has served on various addiction related boards such as the NDACA-ND Addiction Counseling Association and NDATPC-ND Addiction Treatment Provider’s Coalition. 

Kelsey worked in our residence while going to school and in 2016 she obtained a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is licensed as an LPCC. She provides individual and group counseling as well as other mental health services for patients in need. She is also trained as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist and provides tobacco cessation services. 

Brianna joined the staff in March 2021. She is currently the Director of the OTP Program.

Karissa, a Hettinger native, completed her Addiction Studies with a minor in Business Administration through Minot State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. She interned at Heartview and West Central Human Service Center and was hired by Heartview during her internship. Karissa currently facilitates Day Treatment.

Bruce has been working as a counselor in the addiction field since 1985. He has been with Heartview since 2004. He is a highly experienced counselor. Bruce provides direct patient care in Friday continuing care group. Bruce is partially retired. 

Marjean joined the Heartview staff January of 2013.  She has been an addiction counselor since 2003 with previous employment at Prairie Learning Center and the Bismarck Transition Center.  Marjean completes comprehensive evaluations and works with the  evening Continuing Care program.

Originally from Williston, ND, Darcy returned to the state after 24 years in Minnesota working at a variety of positions in the chemical dependency field.  Prior to his employment at Heartview, Darcy was in private practice offering two outpatient programs to jail inmates in Becker County, MN.  Darcy obtained a BA degree from Minot State University in 1986, majoring in addiction studies, and earned his Masters of Education degree in 1988 from North Dakota State University, with a focus on addiction studies. Darcy has been employed with Heartview since July of 2011 and currently facilitates the IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) in the evenings. 

Roger joined the Heartview staff in March 2013. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mary with Post Baccalaureate work in addiction counseling. Roger started his addiction counseling career in 1994 and spent the entire time working at the North Dakota State Penitentiary. Roger completes comprehensive patient assessments and is currently working with the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).         

Natalee has been employed at the Heartview Foundation since March 2014.  She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from MSUM in 2009 and then went on to complete her Addiction Studies coursework through Minot State. Natalee currently completes comprehensive patient evaluations.

Carlee started working at Heartview in the Fall of 2014. She currently facilitates a Day Treatment group.

Lisa joined the Heartview staff officially in 2016 after being hired following her internship. Lisa worked in the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) and has now transferred to facilitation of Day treatment at the 23rd Street location.

Crystal attended Medcenter One College of Nursing where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She then worked at Medcenter One/Sanford Hospital on a medical surgical floor where she gained experience with overdose, withdrawal, emotional and behavioral issues as well as post-surgical care until starting at Heartview in 2013.

At Heartview Crystal oversees the Nursing Department. She also works closely with Dr. Henke regarding the needs of her clients and the Buprenorphrine program.  

Jamie graduated from Jamestown College in 2000 with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.  She joined Heartview in March 2015.  She has experience in many areas of nursing, but her most recent employment was with HIT working with traumatic brain injuries and mental health.  Jamie provides direct patient care and assists patients with detox medications, mental health services, and med assisted therapy.  She is involved in taking intake calls for patients interested in residential services and completes nursing assessments. 

Meagan graduated from Bismarck State College in 2012 with an Associates in Science and Sanford College of Nursing in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 2014. After graduation she started working at Sanford Hospital and specialized in Emergency and Trauma care gaining experience in many different areas of nursing including overdose, withdrawal, and mental health. She has been a nurse at Heartview Foundation since December of 2017. At Heartview, Meagan works in the OTP clinic administering methadone to clients that struggle with opiate addiction. Meagan works closely with these clients in completing nursing assessments, assisting the clients with following up with medical providers, scheduling medical appointments, providing education, and caring for any medical/physical needs addressed.  

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