Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) is pleased to welcome Cecilia Bloomquist, LICSW as their new Behavioral Health Director. Cecilia is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who is joining the team as part of their behavioral health service expansion. SMC CEO Kate Surbaugh notes, “We are thrilled to welcome Cecilia to the SMC team. In recent years, SMC has strategically grown the behavioral health department to meet changing community needs. Cecilia’s professional experience, combined with her knowledge of Cook County, make her the perfect candidate to lead the behavioral health team into the future.”
Originally from Brazil, Cecilia moved to Cook County in 2008 and earned her degree in Social Work from University of Minnesota – Duluth in 2012. She has over 10 years of experience as a clinical supervisor, leading behavioral health teams at HealthPartners and HDC in both Grand Marais and Two Harbors. Most recently, she served as Associated Director of Clinical Mental Health Services at Boynton Health, University of Minnesota.
Cecilia says that one of her main passions is to support mental health professionals. “I have been gifted with the opportunity to offer clinical supervision and mentor several clinicians throughout my career.” Her leadership experience will be a tremendous asset to SMC’S growing behavioral health department and in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community.
After living in Cook County part-time for the past nine years, Cecilia is thrilled to return full-time to the community. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends, skiing, hiking, biking, and traveling.
Cecilia will start seeing patients in March 2025. If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, you may call Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s Patient Access Department at 218- 387-2330.
