Administrative Staff
Medical Staff
Clinical Staff
Outreach Staff
Alumni Coordinators
Clinical Outreach Coordinators
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Keith P. Arnold
Executive Director |
| Keith Arnold was named Executive Director of Sierra Tucson in June 2006. Since Keith’s employment in 1995, he has directed Sierra Tucson’s Marketing Department and managed marketing, investor relations, and Internet strategies for NextHealth and Miraval, Life in Balance® as Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications. Sierra Tucson appointed him to Senior Director of Marketing and Intake in April 2005. Keith received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1985 from Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, with post-graduate work at Boston College. He was formerly Director of Client Services for ExecuTrak Systems, an international management consulting firm. Keith’s enthusiasm and flair for creative problem-solving supports teamwork and inspires excellence among staff. |
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Christi Cessna, M.S.
Marketing Director |
| Christi Cessna completed her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Arkansas and received her license as a Psychological Examiner. She worked as a therapist in various settings (outpatient and inpatient, college campus counseling center, and in-home counseling) before joining Sierra Tucson in 1997 as a Clinical Outreach Coordinator. Christi was named Marketing Director in 2006 and enjoys connecting with professionals throughout the country. |
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Candace Clausen, M.B.A., CADAC, ICADC
Director of Compliance/Accreditation |
| Candace Clausen was appointed Director of Compliance/Accreditation in March 2008. Since 1990, she has also served in other positions at Sierra Tucson. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Candace attended the University of Minnesota for four years, pursuing addiction studies, and graduated from University of Phoenix with a B.S. in Business Management. Certified as an Addiction Counselor, she went on to receive her M.B.A. at UOP in the year 2000. Candace has worked passionately in the recovery and behavioral health field since 1976—in many roles ranging from Admissions/Intake, Assessing/Testing, Group/Individual Counseling, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising and Business Development, to several directorships. She considers herself to be a lifetime student and continues her studies in the legal arena. Her husband also works in the recovery field, and they enjoy traveling together. |
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Bertha Kenny
Director of Human Resources |
| Ms. Kenny was appointed Corporate Director of Human Resources in December 2002 and in that capacity supervised the Human Resources functions for both Sierra Tucson and Miraval Life in Balance®. In May 2005, following the sale of Sierra Tucson to CRC Health Group, Ms. Kenny became the Director of Human Resources for Sierra Tucson. She first joined the Company in December 1990 and has held various positions during her tenure including Assistant to the President of NextHealth, Inc. (the former parent company of Sierra Tucson), and Corporate Secretary for NextHealth from 1996 to March 2002. Before joining the Company, Ms. Kenny was part of the start-up team for the Greater Tucson Economic Council. Prior to that, she was employed as an Administration Analyst for the IBM Corporation in Tucson. She attended Pima Community College and Northern Arizona University. |
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Robert R. Johnson, D.O.
Medical Director, starting July 1, 2008 |
| Sierra Tucson welcomes Dr. Rob Johnson to the position of Medical Director. Board-certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, his previous roles include senior medical director of College Hospital (a 140-bed facility), private practice, and executive coaching. Dr. Johnson received bachelor's degrees in both Biological Sciences and Psychology from the University of California, Irvine. Graduating from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, he completed his Medical Internship at Phoenix General Hospital and his Residency in Psychiatry at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center. He has done research on depression, immune functioning in psychiatric patients, and physical illnesses that produce psychiatric symptoms. He also has a great deal of experience treating patients with addictions and co-occurring disorders. Dr. Johnson has lectured nationally and internationally. He has been involved with the Special Olympics and Down Syndrome Association and has received numerous awards, including the Outstanding Physician Award by the Greater Newport Physician Medical Group. He enjoys tennis, mountain biking, and golf. He is married to a child psychiatrist, and they have one daughter. |
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Jerry Fitz, M.D.
Interim Medical Director / Chief of Addiction Medicine |
| Dr. Fitz, Sierra Tucson’s Chief of Addiction Medicine since 1994, currently serves as Interim Medical Director. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona and the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his training at St. Luke's Hospital, San Francisco. Originally Board-certified in family practice in 1976, he has been recertified by written examination every 6 years, most recently in 2006. Dr. Fitz was certified by ASAM in 1987, with recertification in 1996 and 2004. He works in all areas of addiction medicine and is a Certified Medical Review Officer. Dr. Fitz has a special interest in the treatment of healthcare professionals and served for five years on Idaho's Physician Recovery Network. Since 2000, he has been a member of the Arizona Monitored Aftercare Program Diversion Committee for Impaired Physicians.
Dr. Fitz oversees the treatment plan for many healthcare professionals who receive treatment at Sierra Tucson. |
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Steven R. Galper, M.D., J.D., M.B.A.
Chief of Pain Medicine / Staff Psychiatrist |
| Dr. Steven Galper joined Sierra Tucson in July 2005 as a staff psychiatrist. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona, where he also completed a joint residency in Neurology and Psychiatry, as well as a Pain Fellowship in the Department of Anesthesiology. Prior to beginning his medical education, he studied business at the University of Michigan and law at the University of Arizona, earning both M.B.A. and Juris Doctor degrees. Dr. Galper uses psychologic, pharmacologic, and interventional modalities to treat recovering patients at Sierra Tucson with acute and chronic pain. The goal of treatment is to provide patients with multiple modalities to minimize and control their pain. Dr. Galper continues to lecture on scientific and educational topics regarding the impact of pain and its treatment on recovery, and he has several peer-reviewed publications to his credit. |
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Carol Power, R.N., M.S.N.
Director of Nursing |
| Sierra Tucson’s Nursing Department has benefited from Carol Power’s excellent direction since September 2000. After receiving her bachelor of science degree in Nursing from the University of Arizona in 1972, she obtained her master of science in Nursing from University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1980. During her free time, Carol enjoys reading, music, and gardening. |
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Barry McMillon, P.A.-C
Medical Provider / Physician Assistant |
| Barry McMillon joined Sierra Tucson in September 2004 as an attending medical provider. He received his bachelor of science degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology from Arizona State University in 1998. He then obtained his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Nebraska Medical Center at Omaha through the Interservice Physician Assistant Program with the U.S. Military. As an officer in the Arizona National Guard, Barry was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served our Country by determining the medical readiness for soldiers deploying for wartime missions and assessing their condition upon return. Barry has a special interest in helping patients who are being treated for chemical dependency. |
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Marla J. Perry, Ph.D., N.P.
Psychologist / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Dr. Perry is a graduate of the University of Arizona, where she earned a Nurse Practitioner Certificate, a master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing, and a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Psychology. Dr. Perry was on the University of Arizona's psychiatric nursing faculty for five years and has worked in outpatient psychiatry for eight years. As a neuropsychologist, she provided services to individuals with traumatic brain injury. Dr. Perry is a Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. Professional activities have included serving as vice president of the Brain Injury Association, as a member of the Governor's Advisory Council on Spinal Cord and Head Injury, and as a board member of the Arizona Nurses' Association. Throughout her career, she has worked extensively with persons who have a combination of addictions, trauma, and behavioral health issues. |
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Mark Farris Pirtle, D.P.T., CSCS, COMT
Associate Director of Pain Management Program |
| Dr. Mark Pirtle completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (with Distinction) at Northern Arizona University and also holds bachelor’s degrees in Physical Therapy and Political Science. He serves as faculty for Dr. Andrew Weil’s Integrative Medicine Fellowship Program at the University of Arizona and for the International Spine and Pain Institute, and he has taught “Integral Recovery” to guests at Miraval, Life in Balance® resort in Catalina, Arizona. He is President of Pathways Technologies, a company that is testing software designed to diagnose 27 different types of conditions that cause low back and/or leg pain. Dr. Pirtle co-authored Adaptive Medical Knowledge Management: An Integrated Rule-Based and Bayesian Network Approach with Lin et al., in 2004 and is currently writing a book for the lay public about the causes and remedies of chronic back pain called “The End of Back Pain.” Dr. Pirtle has trained extensively with the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine – Europe, which emphasizes precision in clinical examination and treatment of neuro-orthopedic conditions. Through the IAOM-Eur, he became a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT). He has also been certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Dr. Pirtle’s client list includes professional athletes from all the major sports, Olympians, and world record holders. |
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Michael E. Scott, M.D.
Staff Psychiatrist / Medical Provider |
| Dr. Scott served Sierra Tucson as Medical Director from 1994 through 2007. Although he has stepped down as Medical Director to pursue a private practice, Dr. Scott continues to work with Sierra Tucson's patients and staff on a contractual basis. He is Board-certified in Family Practice and Psychiatry, holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Addiction Psychiatry, and is certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Scott has been listed as one of the best in the field of medicine and psychiatry in The Best Doctors in America: Pacific Region by Woodward/White, Inc. |
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Shari Stillman-Corbitt, Psy.D.
Clinical Director |
Dr. Corbitt joined Sierra Tucson as Clinical Director in November 2006. Originally from New York, she earned her
master’s and doctoral degrees from Yeshiva University in New York City. Dr. Corbitt was previously clinical director of the Indian Health Council, Inc., on the Rincon Reservation in Pauma Valley, California. She moved to Tucson from San Diego, California, where she served as program director of an eating disorder facility. Dr. Corbitt’s areas of specialization include the treatment of addictions, eating disorders, trauma, and personality disorders. A former professional bicycle racer, Dr. Corbitt now enjoys motherhood with two young daughters. |
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Nancy Jarrell, M.A., LPC, EAP
Assistant Clinical Director |
| With a master’s degree in Counseling/Psychology, Nancy Jarrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a certified Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist. After joining Sierra Tucson in 1996 and becoming a Family Therapist, she developed, implemented, and facilitated the family component for the Program for Sexual and Trauma Recovery. Nancy has facilitated a wide variety of therapy groups in the Program Department, created content and facilitated the Extended Family Program, and also facilitated Family Programs including the Children’s Program in both English and Spanish. She developed a couple’s equine therapy component, incorporating Imago theory into the equine process. Nancy presents at national conferences and has co-facilitated Quality of Life Workshops for Sierra Tucson and equine-assisted therapy workshops for the Association of Experiential Education. Sierra Tucson’s alumni have benefited from her couple’s therapy workshops and equine-assisted therapy workshops at Alumni Reunions. Nancy has provided equine-assisted therapy to patients since 2000. She has managed the Therapeutic & Recreational Activities Program and served as Program Manager. Promoted to Assistant Clinical Director in September 2006, Nancy continues to supervise staff; contribute to program development; and provide facilitation, education, and training in the area of equine-assisted therapy. Nancy has written and published articles and continues to become known as a national expert on equine-assisted therapy. Her versatility has made her an integral part of Sierra Tucson’s Clinical Program management team. |
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Brenda Baker, M.Ed., LISAC, CADAC
Unit Therapist |
| Brenda Baker holds bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Accounting and a Master of Education in Counseling. She is a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC). In addition to Brenda’s current role of unit therapist for the Pain Management Program, she has held a variety of positions at Sierra Tucson, including family therapist, float therapist, and unit therapist for Chemical Dependency and the Mood and Anxiety Program. Brenda’s professional experience is complemented by her personal recovery in Twelve-Step programs and recovery from long-term medical issues. She grew up in North Dakota and enjoys time with friends, family, and pets, as well as watching sports and crafting stained glass. |
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Bill Coleman, LMSW, TEP
Trauma Therapist |
| Bill Coleman, a Certified Psychodrama Trainer, has been a Trauma Therapist at Sierra Tucson since April 2007. He is a founding director of La Jornada Institute in Arizona and New Mexico. He is also on the faculty of the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute and The Acton Institute of California. Bill was a staff psychodramatist at an acute care psychiatric hospital in Westchester, NY. He has presented at many national conferences and is the creator of Men-At-Fifty Workshops. He has recently instituted a new model of diagramming defensive strategies for trauma treatment to help trauma sufferers bring into focus what happened to them and how they have coped. He has also created many psychodramatic action structures for substance abuse treatment. Bill was an adjunct professor at Russell Sage College, where he wrote and taught courses in Theater Therapy. A graduate of Fordham University Graduate School of Social Work, Bill lived in New York City for 30 years before coming to Tucson. Bill also had earlier careers in business and served as a Captain in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He says to his patients, “I am no stranger to trauma, and you will not be alone as we go on the recovery journey together.” |
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Gina Ewing, D.Div., M.A., LISAC
Intake Manager |
Gina Ewing received her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and her Doctorate of Divinity from American Institute of Holistic Theology in Alabama.
She is LISAC-licensed and is a member of the American Academy
of Bereavement. Gina began her career at Sierra Tucson in October 2000. She has served as Intake Coordinator, Patient Care Specialist, and, since May 2005, as Manager of the Intake Department. Gina’s clinical experience, compassion, and energy enable her to lead the Intake staff as a calming voice to people calling for assistance, giving clarity and guidance in a time of fear and pain.
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Victor P. Gilbert, M.S.W., LISAC
Program Manager |
| As Program Manager since February 2006, Victor Gilbert supervises unit therapists, assists with case conferences, and participates in the daily multidisciplinary admission staff meetings. He originally began working at Sierra Tucson in 1989 as a unit therapist. Victor received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Sociology in 1972 from the University of South Florida and a Master of Social Work in 1988 from Arizona State University. He served in the U.S. Navy for 9 years. Victor's personal interests include running, scuba diving, camping, and cars. His relaxed but competent and humorous style of leadership is appreciated by Sierra Tucson's staff. |
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Linda M. Hampton, M.A., LPC, LISAC
Unit Therapist |
| In September 2005, Linda Hampton joined Sierra Tucson as Unit Therapist in the Mood and Anxiety Program. She facilitates therapeutic process for patients with a variety of mood disorders and chronic pain management issues. Formerly from New York City, Linda has lived in Tucson, Arizona, for over 20 years. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Prescott College in Psychological Counseling. A therapist since 1989, her professional background has included a private practice specializing in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy for patients with chronic pain, pre-operative readiness, post-operative pain, and end-of-life issues. Linda has participated in treatment teams for both inpatient and outpatient programs in management and therapist roles. |
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Michelle Madsen, M.Ed., LISAC, CADAC
Family Therapist III |
| Michelle Madsen has served Sierra Tucson as a Family Therapist since June of 1990. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Physical Education/Coaching, a Master of Education degree in Counseling, and certifications of Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC). Previously, Michelle has taught junior high and high school students and coached a variety of sports, including basketball, volleyball, track, gymnastics, and cheerleading. At Sierra Tucson, Michelle applies her teaching background in designing educational lectures and training new family therapists, as well as family members. In April through October of 2004, Michelle added the role of Family Program Manager to her repertoire and continued her primary focus of facilitating weekly family groups. Michelle grew up in Fargo, North Dakota, and has two wonderful daughters. |
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David Osinga, CET II, CSAC, CCGC
Unit Therapist |
| David Osinga has been a Unit Therapist at Sierra Tucson since 1991. His case load includes facilitating process groups, seeing patients individually, treatment planning, co-facilitating family therapy with the family therapist, discharge planning, and mediating with referring professionals and continuing care facilities. Living in recovery since 1984, David's personal experience contributes to his professional ability to understand people and meet them where they are. David is a member of the American Society of Experiential Therapists as a Certified Experiential Therapist II with a background in psychodrama, and he is licensed in both Arizona and Tennessee as a Substance Abuse Counselor. David came to Sierra Tucson from Nashville, TN, with a background in adolescent treatment as a Primary Counselor at Cumberland Heights’ Adolescent Program. David likes friends, music, the arts, nostalgia, cars, travel, and sailing. He’s attached to the belief: “It’s never too late to re-invent yourself/your life!” |
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Kathy Piaskowski, M.C., LISAC, LAC
Continuing Care / Case Manager |
| Kathy Piaskowski received her master’s degree in Counseling in 1996 at the University of Phoenix in Tucson. She has 20 years of experience working with the developmentally disabled and maintains a Licensed Adult Development Home. Her previous experience includes working at a nonprofit women’s and children’s facility. Kathy began her career with Sierra Tucson in 2001 as an Intake Coordinator and then transferred to a Continuing Care position. She enjoys helping many patients with their transition to the next level of care. |
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Pamela Thaut, M.C., LPC
Family Program Manager / Evening/Weekend Manager |
| Pamela Thaut has over 20 years of professional experience as a therapist treating families, couples, and individuals with a wide range of addictions and difficulties. While maintaining a private practice in the Pacific Northwest for over 16 years, she also provided critical incident debriefings and weekend retreats for grief, conflict resolution, and intimate relationships and lectured on many topics. She served on the Board of Directors for The Good Grief Center in Wenatchee, Washington, a non-profit organization offering grief services for children following the death of parent/s or loved one/s. Pamela has written various articles for magazines including Focus on the Family and The Family Therapy Networker. She is the author of children’s books Spike and Ben, A Loving Story about Angry Feelings and Spike and Ben, A Loving Story about Sad Feelings. Pamela obtained her master’s degree from Seattle University in 1982 and has done extensive post-graduate studies in family systems and psychodynamic psychotherapy. She joined Sierra Tucson as a family therapist in July 2003 and is currently the Familiy Program Manager, overseeing the integral family healing process; she also serves as the Evening/Weekend Manager. |
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Patrick (Pat) S. Williamson, M.S., LPC, LISAC
Unit Therapist |
| Since July 2006, Pat Williamson has contributed his effective therapeutic skills at Sierra Tucson as a unit therapist, with a primary focus on addictions and trauma. He was voted Therapist of the Year by former patients and their family members in 2007. Pat came to Sierra Tucson from a 15-year successful private practice, which focused almost exclusively on addictions and various forms of childhood and adult trauma. He has worked in the field for over 30 years and lived in personal recovery for over 31 years. Pat is proficient in working with individuals, couples, and families, dealing with all addictive processes. He specializes in trauma, is EMDR Level-II trained, and has experience as a consultant in inpatient treatment evaluations. Born in Los Angeles, California, Pat was raised in Montana and moved to Tucson in 2006. He earned his master’s degree in Rehabilitative Counseling in 1981 through the University of Montana-Billings. Pat has been married for 20 years and has two adult children. |
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Maya Youngblood, LPCC, LMT
Somatic Therapist |
| Maya Youngblood became a therapist at Sierra Tucson in December of 2003. As a trauma survivor, she knows first-hand that some trauma can only be resolved by body-centered therapy. With a master’s degree in Counseling, Maya has studied various types of psychotherapy and several forms of body work, as well. In the early 1990s, Maya became aware of the work of Dr. Peter Levine, the originator of a body centered therapy called Somatic Experiencing. After discovering her own positive response to the work, she became convinced that this type of therapy is integral to transform and heal a trauma survivor’s nervous system. Maya completed the three year Somatic Experiencing training program and became a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. She is also a Licensed Psychotherapist (NM & IL), a certified EMDR Level-II Practitioner, and a Licensed Massage Therapist (NM). Maya came to Tucson from Santa Fe, New Mexico, in late 2003. |
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Tim McLeod
Senior Alumni Coordinator |
Tim McLeod joined the Sierra Tucson team as Alumni Coordinator
in February 2001 and was named Senior Alumni Coordinator in August 2007. After struggling with addictions for 27 years, he came to Sierra Tucson for treatment in the fall of 1999. “I can honestly say that the ‘Promises’ of the program have continued to unfold,” he says.
Tim also attended the Sierra Tucson Family Program when a family member entered treatment. His experience and empathy give him a deep passion for supporting Sierra Tucson alumni. Tim lives in Kansas and directs Sierra Tucson's alumni services, specifically serving the western half of the United States. He offers encouragement to others in recovery through follow-up phone calls, events, assistance with local alumni support groups, the “Afterwords” Newsletter, and the Alumni eNews, “Beyond the Miracle.” Toll-Free Telephone: 866-638-1650
E-mail: AlumniCoordinator@SierraTucson.com |
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Patty Reyna
Alumni Coordinator |
Patty Reyna, a former Sierra Tucson patient, feels blessed to have returned in August 2007 as an Alumni Coordinator. “To be an advocate for others on this path of recovery—to give back to Sierra Tucson, the program and the people who saved and continue to save my life daily—is an amazing fulfillment of a dream for me,” she says. As a recovering alcoholic, Patty was working a strong program with daily meetings, prayer, meditation, and journaling, plus seeking outside help for counseling and medication. Even so, her depression, which began shortly after 9/11, was deepening and led her to treatment in January 2002. “I learned a lot about my addictions—I come fully loaded with titles!” says Patty. “More importantly, I was taught tools that help me cope with all of life’s issues one day at a time without ‘using.’” Patty enjoys living in central New York and likes to read, garden, and spend time with her daughter and granddaughter. Patty serves alumni in the eastern half of the United States through follow-up phone calls, events, assisting with local alumni support groups, and communications such as the “Afterwords” Newsletter and the Alumni eNews, “Beyond the Miracle.”
Toll-Free Telephone: 888-535-8214
E-mail: PReyna@SierraTucson.com |
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Debra Amador
Clinical Outreach Coordinator
AK, California - Northern area, ID, MT, ND, OR, SD, WA, WY, Canada - Alberta, Canada - British Columbia, Canada - Saskatchewan |
Debra brings over 20 years of addiction recovery experience to her work in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northwest Region. A communications expert focused on building meaningful relationships, she has worked as a family intake counselor and as a volunteer with hospitals, institutions, and non-profits devoted to helping youth, people recovering from addictions, and those facing life-threatening illnesses.
Toll-Free Telephone: 877-906-4930
E-mail: DAmador@SierraTucson.com |
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Parastoo Barnajian, Ph.D.
Clinical Outreach Coordinator
California - Southern area, HI |
Parastoo received her B.S. in Psychobiology from UCLA and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. She has practiced as a clinical psychologist in residential and community mental health centers, providing direct clinical services to clients of all ages. Dr. Barnajian’s dissertation focused on the psychosocial factors related to substance use among adolescents with Type I diabetes, and she has learned the profound and harmful effects of untreated substance use. Dr. Barnajian is dedicated and passionate about helping patients receive effective, compassionate care in their recovery process.
Toll-Free Telephone: 800-408-9410
E-mail: PBarnajian@SierraTucson.com |
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Carla Chludzinski, LCSW
Clinical Outreach Coordinator
IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, WI, Canada - Manitoba, Canada - Ontario |
Carla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the behavioral healthcare field for over 20 years. Her experience in addiction, psychiatric, medical, and law enforcement settings strengthens her ability to assist clients.
Toll-Free Telephone: 866-609-0799E-mail: CChludzinski@SierraTucson.com |
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Eileen J. Cohen, M.S., LMFT
Clinical Outreach Coordinator
AL, FL, GA, MS |
Eileen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Florida. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at American University in Washington, D.C., and Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. Eileen brings comprehensive professional knowledge and personal experience of the impact of addiction, substance abuse, and recovery on individuals and their families through her work in a private, dual diagnosis/chemical dependency hospital; in her private practice; and as an online aftercare recovery coach..
Toll-Free Telephone: 888-818-7990E-mail: ECohen@SierraTucson.com |
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John Crepsac, LCSW, CASAC
Clinical Outreach Coordinator
DE, NJ, NY, New York City |
John is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in the state of New York. He received his bachelor of science degree in Human Services from the State University of New York (SUNY), and master of social work degree from New York University. With over 20 years in the field and experience in the government and private sectors, John brings a depth of professional knowledge of the impact of addictive disorders. John is in private practice as a consultant for the NFL and is an adjunct professor of social work at NYU.
Toll-Free Telephone: 800-409-3025
E-mail: JCrepsac@SierraTucson.com |
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Carrie Hunnicutt, M.A.
Clinical Outreach Manager
CT, ME, MA, NH, OH, RI, VT, Europe (including United Kingdom), Canada - Newfoundland, Canada - Nova Scotia, Canada - Quebec, Middle East, South Africa, Bermuda |
Carrie has worked for Sierra Tucson in several capacities since 1998. She has experience in direct clinical practice, intake, admissions, discharge planning, and other administrative duties.Toll-Free Telephone: 888-452-8458
E-mail: CHunnicutt@SierraTucson.com |
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Ellen Savage, LCDC
Clinical Outreach Manager
AR, LA, NM, OK, TX |
Ellen is a Licensed Addictions Counselor and a Clinical Interventionist with over 25 years of experience in addictions and mental health treatment. She began working with Sierra Tucson in July 1997 as a Clinical Outreach Coordinator.
Toll-Free Telephone: 888-492-2348E-mail: ESavage@SierraTucson.com |
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Lisa Jane Vargas
Clinical Outreach Coordinator
AZ, Arizona - Southern area, CO, NV, UT |
With a bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing, Lisa Jane joined Sierra Tucson in June 2002. She has previously worked in financial services and an eating disorders treatment program, and she has over 15 years of experience in the Health and Fitness industry. Lisa Jane's passion for the recovery field brings her joy in helping people as a Clinical Outreach Coordinator for Sierra Tucson.
Toll-Free Telephone: 888-935-4488E-mail: LVargas@SierraTucson.com |
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Deborah Whalen, LCSW
Clinical Outreach Coordinator
DC, MD, NC, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV, Asia (including Japan) |
| Deborah is Sierra Tucson's Clinical Outreach Coordinator in the Mid-Atlantic region. She has a master's degree in Social Work from Hunter College of The City University of New York. Her professional experience includes serving as a member of the clinical staff and as clinical outreach coordinator at an eating disorders treatment facility in New York. Deborah maintains a part-time clinical practice working with couples and families and specializing in eating disorders. |
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