Julia Wimmer
About Julia Wimmer
Julia Wimmer is an experienced Emergency Room Clinician at Atlantic Health, where she has worked for over two decades. She has held various leadership roles in mental health services and has a strong educational background in psychology, social work, and business administration.
Work at Atlantic Health System
Julia Wimmer has been employed at Atlantic Health System as an Emergency Room Clinician since 2001, contributing to the emergency department at Morristown Memorial Hospital for over 23 years. In her role, she supervises Master of Social Work (MSW) student interns, providing them with practical experience in a clinical setting. Wimmer also accompanies medical staff during death notifications, offering grief support and logistical assistance to families in distress.
Previous Roles in Mental Health and Emergency Services
Prior to her current position, Julia Wimmer held several roles at the Mental Health Association of Morris County. From 2007 to 2011, she served as Associate Executive Director, and from 2004 to 2006, she was the Director of Advocacy & Quality Assurance and Director of Disaster Response Case Management. Wimmer also coordinated Project Morris Nine Eleven from 2002 to 2006, focusing on mental health initiatives following disasters.
Education and Expertise
Julia Wimmer holds an MBA from Centenary University, which she completed from 2011 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Rutgers University, studying from 1994 to 1997. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Rutgers University from 1997 to 1999. Wimmer further enhanced her leadership skills by achieving a Certificate in Executive Leadership from Rutgers University - Newark in 2010.
Experience in Community and Family Support Services
Wimmer has extensive experience in community and family support services. She worked at Easter Seals New Jersey in various capacities, including Family Advocate for Intensive Family Support Services from 1997 to 2000 and Director of Residential Services from 2001 to 2002. Additionally, she served as an Administrator at Easter Seals New Jersey for one year in 2000. Her roles involved developing and managing behavioral health services for individuals recovering from mental illness and disasters.
International Experience and Volunteer Work
Julia Wimmer has international experience, having worked in the Philippines where she taught children dental hygiene alongside American dentists. Additionally, during her high school years, she volunteered at the Kansas Neurological Institute, providing companionship to children with intellectual disabilities. This early commitment to service reflects her long-standing dedication to supporting vulnerable populations.