Sherry Homan began working for the Delaware County Mental Health Clinic on January 2, 2002.  On June 1, 2009, she was promoted to the position of Senior Staff Social Worker.  On April 2, 2012, Sherry was again promoted to the position of Supervising Social Worker.  As Supervising Social Worker, she is responsible for the clinical operation and supervision at the Mental Health Clinic. This position requires superb organizational skills and trying to resolve the difficult and sometimes heartbreaking problems faced on a daily basis by the people who come to the Clinic.  Sherry coordinates and intervenes with multiple crises per day, involving police, distraught family members, impatient and needy clients, pharmacies, medical glitches, hospitals, doctors, overwhelmed staff and a variety of other community providers.  She also clinically supervises fifteen therapists.

Sherry is a seasoned clinician who is proficient in developing and suggesting creative solutions to situations.  She is exceptionally reliable in the manner in which she conducts herself.  She has excellent clinical skills and is able to easily establish rapport with clients.  She is a tremendous resource for other staff who seek her professional opinion regarding cases.

Sherry personifies, “grace under fire”.  She is kind, and compassionate to whomever she is addressing.  She is well respected by her peers and treats all who come across her path with validation and respect.  Sherry is one of those unique individuals who are able to help ease the emotional pain of those who suffer from mental illness.

Sherry says that what she likes most about her job “is the opportunity to work with and learn from talented administrators, clinicians and support staff”.

Sherry’s hobbies include reading, gardening, bird watching, sewing and traveling.

Sherry’s family includes her husband, David, and children Michael Homan of Virginia, Jessica Stanton, Tennessee, Kimberly Miller, Binghamton, Joshua Homan, Deposit, Jennifer Baldwin, Guilford and Nicholas Homan, Johnson City.

Congratulations and thank you, Sherry, for a job well done.