Dennis J. Woody, Ph.D. Neuropsychologist – Mental Health Challenges & Obstacles within the Work Setting

From 2013 until the contract ended earlier this summer, Dr. Woody served
as the Clinical Director of Operations and Senior Clinical Consultant for
Optum Idaho when Optum’s care management in Idaho began. Prior to
joining Optum, Dr. Woody maintained a private pediatric neuropsychology
practice focused on adolescents and children with brain injury sequelae,
neurobehavioral problems, learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental
issues. In tandem with his private practice, Dr. Woody also consulted for
the State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare System and the
Meridian/Boise independent school districts as a pediatric
neuropsychologist. In addition, he practiced on staff at St. Luke’s hospital,
the Mountain States Tumor Institute (Pediatrics), and the Idaho Elk’s
Hospital for approximately 20 years addressing the clinical needs of
children, adolescents, parents and teachers in Idaho. Dr. Woody is
currently considering several options for programmatic and clinical activity.