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Lack of PPE Sparks Concern Among Association Leaders
In a letter to federal health officials, the top executives of four leading behavioral healthcare associations expressed concern about residential treatment facilities facing shortages of protective personal equipment.
NABH Names Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Kirsten Beronio has joined the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare, bringing two decades of experience developing mental health and substance use disorder policy.
Misguided Attempts to Control Productivity Leave Burned Out Practitioners on Tilt
Productivity-obsessed managers would be wise to focus on fostering healthy dialogue with staff instead of cracking down on bathroom breaks.
AAC Announces New CEO; Cartwright to Remain Board Chairman
AAC announced that CFO Andrew McWilliams is being promoted to CEO, replacing founder Michael Cartwright, who has served as CEO and board chairman since 2011 and will continue in the latter role.
Origins Names Executive Director for South Padre Island, Texas, Programs
Kim Garrett, LCSW, LCDC, CCSIM, MBA, will oversee development, administration and management of both clinical programs and staff at Origins Recovery Center and Hannah’s House.
Calling on Edge Leaders to Reduce Burnout
Those free of the constraints of traditional leadership roles must speak out to help organizations ward off burnout among staff members.
Connection, Community, and a Kiss on the Head
While medication, therapy and support services are key parts of addiction treatment, providers should never lose sight of purpose and community as vital parts of recovery.
Timberline Knolls Names New CEO
Pamela Alba, MA, LMFT, has been named chief executive of the residential treatment center for women and adolescent girls in suburban Chicago.
Sheppard Pratt Names New VP/Chief Medical Officer
Todd Peters, MD, who joined the health system last year as medical director of child and adolescent services and chief medical information officer, has been promoted to the VP/CMO role.
AAC President and COO Resigns
A month after embattled American Addiction Centers unveiled a long-range plan for reversing a four-year slide, president and chief operating officer Michael Nanko has resigned, effective June 14.
Newport Academy Names New CEO
Joe Procopio, an industry veteran of over 30 years who has served as Newport Academy’s president and COO for the past year and a half, has been named its new CEO.
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