Background
Kathleen Simervil brings 8+ years of clinical experience including significant detox-level work to RECO Island. Her PA-C credential combined with the advanced Psychiatry CAQ designation makes her unusually well-equipped for medical detox — a setting that requires both medical breadth and psychiatric specificity.
Approach to Care
At RECO Island, Kathleen's strength is the medical-psychiatric integration detox demands. Patients arriving for detox almost always present complex pictures, and her family-medicine grounding combined with psychiatric specialization lets her think across both domains simultaneously.
Education & Credentials
Kathleen earned her MS in Physician Assistant studies (2018) and holds the NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry (CAQ-Psych).
What to Expect
Patients at RECO Island can expect Kathleen to take their full medical and psychiatric picture seriously during detox. Her credentials and experience translate into care that addresses what's actually happening clinically — not just managing withdrawal symptoms in isolation.