LEADERSHIP
Guided by experienced clinical and
administrative leadership
South County Mental Health Center is led by a team of professionals who support the organization’s behavioral health mission, clinical programs, operations, technology, finance, human resources, facilities, and long-term service to the community.
Leadership that supports care, access,
and continuity
SCMHC’s leadership team helps guide the systems, programs, people, and resources needed to provide behavioral health services across Palm Beach County.
Their work supports the organization’s ability to respond to urgent needs, strengthen community-based care, maintain quality standards, and continue adapting as the needs of the community change.
Leadership Team
The following leaders support SCMHC’s clinical, administrative, operational, and organizational functions.
Jeffery S. Stone, M.S., L.M.H.C.
Chief Executive Officer
Jeffery S. Stone provides executive leadership for SCMHC, supporting the organization’s mission, clinical programs, operational priorities, quality improvement, and continued service to the communities SCMHC serves.
Wesley Berry
Chief Financial Officer
Wesley Berry supports SCMHC’s financial operations, helping guide the resources, planning, and fiscal stewardship needed to sustain behavioral health services across the organization.
Dr. Ann Laughlin, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Ann Laughlin provides medical leadership for SCMHC, supporting psychiatric care, clinical standards, and the integration of medical services within the organization’s behavioral health programs.
Edward A. Etchells, Jr., B.S., MCSE, MCP, A+, CCA
Chief Information Officer
Edward A. Etchells, Jr. leads SCMHC’s information technology environment, supporting the systems, infrastructure, and digital tools needed to serve staff and clients effectively.
Nafeiza Persaud, MS, LMHC, LPC
Clinical Program Director
Nafeiza Persaud supports SCMHC’s clinical program operations, helping guide services that address behavioral health needs, recovery, continuity of care, and community-based support.
Louisena Augustin, RMHCI
Acute Care Director
Louisena Augustin supports SCMHC’s acute care services, helping guide programs that respond to urgent behavioral health needs, stabilization, and connection to appropriate next steps.
Eliot Davis, MS, MBA, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Director
Eliot Davis leads human resources functions that support SCMHC’s staff, workforce needs, organizational culture, and ability to recruit and retain qualified professionals.
Jay Yaskulka
Facilities Manager
Jay Yaskulka supports the facilities and physical environments that help SCMHC provide care across its locations and maintain safe, functional spaces for clients and staff.
Governance and organizational
support
SCMHC is also supported by governance and oversight that help guide the organization’s long-term mission, accountability, quality, and service to the community.
Working together to serve
the Community
Across clinical care, administration, technology, finance, human resources, facilities, and operations, SCMHC’s leadership team works to support accessible behavioral health services for individuals and families across Palm Beach County.