Staff & Leadership
The mental health center is licensed by the State of Kansas as a Community Mental Health Center and its day to day operations are conducted by a Senior Management Team that reports to the Assistant County Manager and over seen by a 13-member Advisory Board appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Center Management Team

Tim DeWeese
Director
Johnson County Mental Health Center offers a wide range of mental health and substance abuse services to residents. The Mental Health Center serves as a safety net for individuals with the most severe forms of mental illness, as well as those who are unable to afford or access care elsewhere in the community.
Like physical illnesses, mental illness shows itself in a variety of ways. Depending on the situation’s seriousness, a variety of treatment options are available. We provide services throughout the county with highly trained and compassionate professionals.

Liz Worth
Deputy Director

Tanner Fortney
Assistant Director

Janie Yannacito
Clinical Director - Children and Family Services

Kevin McGuire
Clinical Director - Adult Services

Kevin Kufeldt
Clinical Director - Addiction Services

Rob MacDougall
Clinical Director - Emergency Services

Shana Burgess
Director - Prevention and Community Relations

Peggy Shear
Director - Health Services

Dr. Sobia Shaffie
Chief Medical Officer