Dr. Klapperich is one of PAL’s newest consulting psychiatrists. He has helped with consults over the past few years and now has taken a permanent place on the PAL consultation team. Dr. Klapperich joined PrairieCare Medical Group in Edina in 2012. Originally from Aberdeen, South Dakota, he attended the University of South Dakota before graduating from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed psychiatric residency and child and adolescent psychiatric fellowship training at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Klapperich works with children and adolescents at the Maplewood location.

Dr. Joshua Stein, a 2023 Minneapolis Magazine Rising Star Physician, is the clinical director at the PrairieCare Brooklyn Park Partial Hospital Program (PHP) practicing as a general and child adolescent psychiatrist. As part of the award-winning Psychiatric Assistance Line, providing psychiatric education and support to primary care physicians throughout the state to expand access to psychiatric resources. He is a dynamic speaker, covering topics including ADHD, psychotropic interventions and suicide awareness & prevention. In addition, he is the former president of the Minnesota Society for Child Adolescent Psychiatry and a local and national advocate for children’s mental health needs. ​

Sarah has been working with youth and families at PrairieCare since 2009 as a social worker and therapist. As one of the original clinicians involved with the Psychiatric Assistance Line, Sarah has helped create the protocols, the guides and the referrals database used throughout the state. She has been the primary Triage Clinical Social Worker since 2012 and helps with not only triage and referral, but also with training, education and community outreach. In 2023, Sarah was promoted to PAL Program Manager and is dedicated to the service and expanding its reach throughout the state of Minnesota.

Jade has been with PrairieCare since 2016 as a social worker supporting youth and their families. She has experience working in a variety of settings including residential treatment, partial hospitalization, day treatment, community skills, and case management. As of 2019, Jade has brought her knowledge of crisis planning, clinical assessment, and familiarity of local resources to the Psychiatric Assistance Line. Jade finds fulfillment in providing triage services for PAL as she has a dedication to ensuring that all Minnesota youth have access to psychiatric care.

Todd is the Chief Executive Officer of PrairieCare, a social worker, and has been a part of PrairieCare since 2006. He has contributed to PrairieCare’s growth and success over the years through many roles including Chief Operating Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Chief Development Officer and PrairieCare Medical Group Practice Manager. With a clinical background as a social worker, Todd is driven to lead the organization to help better serve our patients and community. He has led the development of numerous sites and programs to meet the needs of the community as well as created innovative partnerships with other community providers.