RCPA Member TrueNorth Wellness Services Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer
TrueNorth Wellness Services (TNWS) and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Steven (Steve) J. Schedler, LCSW, CAADC, CCS as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 5, 2026.
With a strong record of leadership in the mental health field, Steve brings a renewed vision for expanding and strengthening our commitment to providing compassionate, high quality behavioral health and wellness services to the communities we serve. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to expanding access to high quality behavioral health and wellness services, values that align closely with TrueNorth’s intended mission.
We are confident that Steve’s vision and leadership will help TNWS continue to grow and serve our communities with excellence.
Steve replaces Chuck Smith, who has served as the TNWS interim CEO since April 2025.
Professional Background
Steve Schedler comes to TNWS with over 20 years’ experience in the behavioral health field. Since 2020, he has served as the Executive Director of Samaritan Center, where he oversaw clinical and administrative operations. Prior to that, he served as Executive Director of Naaman Center, a role he led a comprehensive array of addiction treatment services.
These combined leadership experiences, along his roles as a therapist, have equipped Steve with a deep understanding of behavioral health systems, as well as a proven ability to guide diverse teams, implement strategic initiatives and support sustainable service delivery.
Education
Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University, a Masters of Social Work degree from Temple University, along with several professional designations.
Personal Background
A native of Franklin County (Mont Alto), PA and a Waynesboro High School graduate, Steve currently lives in Hershey, PA with his wife Amy and two children, Levi and Maddie.
As we begin this new chapter, we are confident that Steve’s leadership and experience will guide TNWS toward continues growth impact. We welcome Steve to TNWS and look forward to the positive energy and direction he will deliver to our team.
