About Us
Avenia Medical Staffing is a pioneering healthcare sourcing agency dedicated to meeting the complex needs of the community through a broad spectrum of clinical and technical services. We specialize in sourcing qualified Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and more for organizations.
Why Choose Avenia!
- 20+ Years of Experience: With over two decades of expertise, we are a trusted partner in connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with organizations in need.
- Dedicated to Community Needs: We are committed to addressing the healthcare challenges of our communities through innovative solutions.
- Empowering Healthcare Professionals: Our train-the-trainer model empowers Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to collaborate effectively with physician supervisors and collaborators.
How it all started
In 2004, Dr. Russell Brown founded Avenia Behavioral Management, a visionary medical staffing enterprise designed to address the critical shortage of psychiatrists and significantly enhance mental health care delivery. Dr. Brown’s founding vision was comprehensive: to improve access to essential medication management and psychotherapeutic services across communities and inspire other psychiatrists to embrace and expand upon his model.
The impact of Dr. Brown’s initiative has been remarkable. By employing a train-the-trainer model, Dr. Brown’s expertise has empowered NPs and PAs to work alongside supportive physician collaborators and supervisors, broadening their service reach. This approach has not only raised the quality of mental health services through superior supervision and structured care delivery but also significantly increased the accessibility of mental health care.
The Story of Avenia
The story of Avenia began with one doctor who went from helping 500 patients to helping more than 5,000 patients by developing a network of clinicians and practitioners. In 1999, Dr. Brown pioneered a groundbreaking approach to psychiatric care that fundamentally transformed the landscape of mental health services in nursing homes throughout Georgia.
Faced with a critical shortage of psychiatrists, Dr. Brown innovated by assembling a dedicated team of psychiatric nurse practitioners (NPs) to deliver comprehensive mental health care across nearly 100 nursing homes with the support of Psychiatric physician collaborators. His efforts began at the state’s largest nursing home, and as his team proved their efficacy, demand rapidly increased from other facilities. Within three years, Dr. Brown’s reach expanded from one facility to over 100 nursing homes.
Building on this success, Dr. Brown turned his attention to addressing the mental health needs of children facing behavioral challenges. In the early 2000s, he began working with community-based programs providing Behavioral Health services. Starting with a single center, his impact soon expanded to 20 centers over three years, demonstrating his profound ability to scale effective solutions.
About Us
Avenia Medical Staffing is a pioneering healthcare sourcing agency dedicated to meeting the complex needs of the community through a broad spectrum of clinical and technical services. We specialize in sourcing qualified Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and more for organizations.
Why Choose Avenia?
- 20+ Years of Experience: With over two decades of expertise, we are a trusted partner in connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with organizations in need.
- Dedicated to Community Needs: We are committed to addressing the healthcare challenges of our communities through innovative solutions.
- Empowering Healthcare Professionals: Our train-the-trainer model empowers Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to collaborate effectively with physician supervisors and collaborators.
How it Started
In 2004, Dr. Russell Brown founded Avenia Behavioral Management, a visionary medical staffing enterprise designed to address the critical shortage of psychiatrists and significantly enhance mental health care delivery. Dr. Brown’s founding vision was comprehensive: to improve access to essential medication management and psychotherapeutic services across communities and inspire other psychiatrists to embrace and expand upon his model.
The impact of Dr. Brown’s initiative has been remarkable. By employing a train-the-trainer model, Dr. Brown’s expertise has empowered NPs and PAs to work alongside supportive physician collaborators and supervisors, broadening their service reach. This approach has not only raised the quality of mental health services through superior supervision and structured care delivery but also significantly increased the accessibility of mental health care.
The Story of Avenia
The story of Avenia began with one doctor who went from helping 500 patients to helping more than 5,000 patients by developing a network of clinicians and practitioners. In 1999, Dr. Brown pioneered a groundbreaking approach to psychiatric care that fundamentally transformed the landscape of mental health services in nursing homes throughout Georgia.
Faced with a critical shortage of psychiatrists, Dr. Brown innovated by assembling a dedicated team of psychiatric nurse practitioners (NPs) to deliver comprehensive mental health care across nearly 100 nursing homes with the support of Psychiatric physician collaborators. His efforts began at the state’s largest nursing home, and as his team proved their efficacy, demand rapidly increased from other facilities. Within three years, Dr. Brown’s reach expanded from one facility to over 100 nursing homes.
Building on this success, Dr. Brown turned his attention to addressing the mental health needs of children facing behavioral challenges. In the early 2000s, he began working with community-based programs providing Behavioral Health services. Starting with a single center, his impact soon expanded to 20 centers over three years, demonstrating his profound ability to scale effective solutions.