Joan Hlas, MSW, LISW

952-993-6650

joan.hlas@parknicollet.com

Education

M. A., Social Work, University of St Thomas & College of St Catherine, 2005

              Concentrations: Counseling, group work, grief and loss

              Clinical Research: Loss of Hopes and Dreams in Bereaving Parents

B. S., Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota, 1999    

Experience

Center Manager -  Current

Struthers Parkinson’s Center, Golden Valley, MN

Licensed Social Worker-  2005-2022

Struthers Parkinson’s Center, Golden Valley, MN

Community Outreach Worker-  2000- 2006

Restart Incorporate, Minneapolis, MN 

Professional Activities

• Manager of operation at Struthers Parkinson’s Center- 2022- present
• Coordinator for Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence- 2019- present
• Clinical services for patients and families living with Parkinson’s- addressing coping, support needs & future planning needs
• Facilitate patient and family Parkinson’s or movement disorder support groups
• Coordinate CREATE activity and respite programs at the center
• Present educational sessions for people and families living with Parkinson’s as well other professionals
• Social Work Faculty of the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Team Training for Parkinson’s- 2019- present
• Involvement in Women in Parkinson’s Initiative for Parkinson’s Foundation, 2018
• Abstract and poster presentation at World Parkinson’s Congress 2013 and 2016