Birch Tree Communities is proud to announce that Director of Nursing Teneal Hill, APRN, PMHNP-BC, has been named the organization’s Practitioner of the Year. Hill was recognized at the recent Arkansas Behavioral Health Institute Annual Awards Luncheon, where behavioral health professionals from across the state were honored for their contributions to the field.
Hill has dedicated decades to serving adults living with serious mental illness, consistently demonstrating a commitment to compassionate, person-centered care and advocacy for the individuals Birch Tree Communities serves. Throughout her career, she has continued to grow professionally while remaining focused on improving the lives of the organization’s members.
“Teneal is an extraordinary asset to Birch Tree Communities, and her journey with our organization is truly inspirational,” said CEO Dr. Brad Holloway. “Her passion for behavioral health began during a high school visit to Birch Tree Communities, where she recognized her desire to serve adults living with serious mental illness. She joined our organization as a paraprofessional 26 years ago and has since advanced through the ranks to become our Director of Nursing and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Her compassion and commitment to our members have made a lasting impact on our organization, and we are honored to recognize her outstanding contributions with this award.”
Hill’s career at Birch Tree Communities reflects her longstanding commitment to the organization’s mission. After beginning her career as a paraprofessional, she pursued additional education and professional training, ultimately becoming a registered nurse, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and Director of Nursing.
Hill was one of 16 practitioners recognized as Practitioners of the Year by member agencies of the Arkansas Council for Behavioral Health. The annual awards recognize behavioral health professionals who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to the individuals and communities they serve.
