With more than three decades of experience in behavioral health, Rachel has built a career centered on creating responsive, compassionate systems of care—especially in moments of crisis. Her background spans inpatient psychiatry, jail diversion, mobile crisis work, and disaster response, always with a focus on collaboration and integrity. She has played key roles in shaping how mental health and justice systems intersect in Connecticut, developing programs that meet people where they are—whether in courtrooms, emergency rooms, or communities recovering from trauma. Rachel’s disaster response credentials include deployments to major events such as 9/11 and Sandy Hook as part of the Disaster Behavioral Health Response Network. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to strengthening services by building trust, delivering thoughtful care, and forging strong partnerships across agencies.
Rachel joined Waterstone in 2021. As clinical director she leads the therapy division across three sites. She has implemented systems to support staff productivity, restructured clinical operations to align with regulatory standards, and continues to drive Waterstone’s role in addressing the opioid crisis and other critical public health issues. Her approach blends clinical insight with a deep respect for the resilience of individuals and communities, and she is known for bringing both steadiness and innovation to high-pressure environments. Through every chapter of her work, she remains grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens through relationships—among professionals, across systems, and with the people they serve.
When not at Waterstone Rachel enjoys spending time with her two sons, loves to travel and tries her best to keep up with her beagles.
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Rachel Manemeit – Clinical Director, LCSW
With more than three decades of experience in behavioral health, Rachel has built a career centered on creating responsive, compassionate systems of care—especially in moments of crisis. Her background spans inpatient psychiatry, jail diversion, mobile crisis work, and disaster response, always with a focus on collaboration and integrity. She has played key roles in shaping how mental health and justice systems intersect in Connecticut, developing programs that meet people where they are—whether in courtrooms, emergency rooms, or communities recovering from trauma. Rachel’s disaster response credentials include deployments to major events such as 9/11 and Sandy Hook as part of the Disaster Behavioral Health Response Network. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to strengthening services by building trust, delivering thoughtful care, and forging strong partnerships across agencies.
Rachel joined Waterstone in 2021. As clinical director she leads the therapy division across three sites. She has implemented systems to support staff productivity, restructured clinical operations to align with regulatory standards, and continues to drive Waterstone’s role in addressing the opioid crisis and other critical public health issues. Her approach blends clinical insight with a deep respect for the resilience of individuals and communities, and she is known for bringing both steadiness and innovation to high-pressure environments. Through every chapter of her work, she remains grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens through relationships—among professionals, across systems, and with the people they serve.
When not at Waterstone Rachel enjoys spending time with her two sons, loves to travel and tries her best to keep up with her beagles.
