Susie Stiles Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an Elder Care Coordinator with our firm. She is a Knoxville native and a graduate of Webb School. After leaving Webb and Knoxville she pursued her art and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University in 1973. In Susie's words, she soon realized she would need another degree to "get a real job," so she went back to school and earned a Masters degree in Social Work in 1980 from Tulane University.

Susie has worked in a variety of mental health treatment settings with older adults over the years. Her last position was with Covenant Health and beginning in 2000, Susie developed and directed the outstanding Peninsula Senior Day Hospital program for Covenant. She was directly responsible for management and clinical supervision for all aspects of patient care, regulatory compliance, staff training and development.

Susie is licensed by the State of Tennessee as a clinical social worker (LCSW). In order to maintain her license, she must attend at least 15 hours of continuing education approved by the Board each year. In addition, Susie holds a Clinical Diplomate in Clinical Social Work from the

National Association of Social Workers (NASW). The NASW Diplomate in Clinical Social Work is the highest distinction bestowed on clinical social workers. The certification process for a DCSW is extraordinarily rigorous.

Susie is committed to our clients as well as our community. She serves on the Committee for Memory Loss Support Services, the East Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network, the Knox County Senior Advisory Board, the Sequoyah Presbyterian Church Older Adult Committee, and Senior Network for Knox County.

She is in constant demand as a public speaker on issues such as "Depression In Later Life," "Healthy Aging," "Health Mgmt. for Seniors: How To Talk To Your Doctor," "Coping with Holiday Stress," "Relaxation and Stress Management," and "Memory Loss and Dementia." When Susie has spare time, she enjoys painting, gardening, cooking and spending time with her daughter, Emily, who is a college sophomore. We are very fortunate that Susie chose to join our practice as an Elder Care Coordinator! She brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, a warm heart and a GREAT sense of humor to us and our clients.