Deanna Brunk is a highly experienced and compassionate Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who joins Northwest Specialty Hospital as a dedicated Mental Health Provider. With a deep commitment to supporting the mental health and well-being of her patients, Deanna brings extensive experience from her previous roles in both the public and private sectors.

Deanna has been serving as a NIL TC Program Social Worker with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs since 2020. In this role, she has overseen the Home Health Aide (HHA) and Respite Services operations, providing continuous support and service management for Veterans. Her work includes collaboration with healthcare teams and community providers, crisis intervention, and program management, ensuring Veterans receive the highest quality care.

Prior to her work with the Veterans Affairs, Deanna held the position of Supervisor of Social Services at Kootenai Health from 2018 to 2020. There, she was responsible for performance evaluations, staff training, and educational program development, fostering a positive work environment while ensuring compliance and high-quality care delivery. Her leadership in quality assurance efforts and case management demonstrated her ability to guide teams in addressing complex patient needs.

Deanna began her career as a Medical Social Worker at Kootenai Health from 2013 to 2017, where she provided critical psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling services to patients and their families. Her work in this role highlighted her ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and community agencies to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Deanna holds a Master of Social Work from Boise State University and a Bachelor of Social Work from Lewis-Clark State College. She is also certified in Motivational Interviewing, a testament to her commitment to evidence-based practices in mental health care.

With strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping others, Deanna Brunk is an invaluable addition to the team at Northwest Specialty Hospital, where she continues to make a positive impact on the lives of her patients.