Corporate Team
DANIEL SCHAFFER
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Schaffer has over fifteen years of experience in various leadership roles within the healthcare industry. He holds a JD from Brooklyn Law School with a focus on Health Law and is also a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.
JOEL WISHNIA
Chief Operating Officer
Joel Wishnia is the Chief Operating Officer of Recreate Behavioral Health Network, where he has been a driving force since 2016. Over the course of his time with the organization, Joel has developed a deep understanding of both client care and organizational growth.
LIAM MCELWEE
Chief Revenue Officer
Liam has extensive knowledge within the treatment field and in working with people. Liam, has been in the recovery field for four years and is a great asset to our team.
DR. DUY NGUYEN, D.O.
Medical Director
DR. EUGENE VORTSMAN D.O., FACEP FASAM
Medical Director
Dr. Eugene Vortsman is a dual board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine, dedicated to humanizing addiction care. He employs a holistic approach to Substance Use Disorder, fostering a safe, supportive, and comprehensive environment for recovery.
KARA THOMAS
Director of Billing
Mrs. Thomas has more than 20 years of experience managing and leading large billing teams. Over the past 13 years, she has successfully developed and refined a billing company model that exceeds industry standards for structure, efficiency, and workflow optimization.
BRAD COHEN LCSW, MCAP, ICADC
Clinical Director
Bio coming soon!
MELISSA FORTE, MA, LCADC, CCS, CGRS
Clinical Director
RAHJANNI S. IUSI LCSW
Clinical Director
Rahjanni Iusi, LCSW, is a Clinical Director with extensive experience in mental health and substance use treatment, with a primary focus on trauma and Veteran populations. She earned her Master of Social Work from Florida Atlantic University and has built her career across behavioral health settings.
SKIP
PTSD Service Dog
Bio coming soon!
PAUL CORDERO
Director of Operations
Paul is a person in long term recovery, and has a passion for helping people with substance abuse disorders achieve sobriety, and maintain recovery.
JOEY PISANO
Director of Operations
Bio coming soon!
MELISSA MANZONE
Director of Operations
Having worked in behavioral health treatment since 2007, Melissa brings to the table a wealth of knowledge in treatment operations and high caliber safety standards.
LORENA DONAYRE
Director of Operations
Lorena earned her Master’s in Substance Abuse Counseling from Grand Canyon University. With a hands-on approach, she warmly welcomes every client who enters, offering a safe space for them to embark on their new life journey. Her unwavering dedication is evident as she actively engages with each individual in our facility.
HOLYNN JOHNSON
Director of Admissions
Holynn has been working in the behavioral health field since 2019. She started as an Admissions Coordinator, guiding individuals and their families through the admissions process. She feels that helping them navigate the difficult path to recovery is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
BROOKE BOSLER
Director of Alumni Services
Brooke joined our team in February 2021 and quickly established herself as an invaluable member of our community. Starting her career in the industry as a Behavioral Health Technician at Recreate Life Counseling, Brooke worked her way up to becoming a Case Manager before moving into her current role.
CHRISTINA SCHERER
Family Services Advocate
Christina began her professional career in behavioral health in 2019, dedicating herself to working directly with individuals struggling with substance use disorders. She now uses her personal and professional experiences to guide families through their loved one’s recovery process.
DEMETRI BOTSARIS
Sr. Director of Business Development (Northeast)
As a seasoned professional in the behavioral health care space, specializing in substance abuse, Demetri brings a unique perspective to the RBHN family. Demetri’s journey to RBHN has been shaped by his own long-term recovery, giving him a deep understanding and empathy for those struggling with substance abuse.
DEMETRI BOTSARIS
Sr. Director of Business Development (Northeast)
As a seasoned professional in the behavioral health care space, specializing in substance abuse, Demetri brings a unique perspective to the RBHN family. Demetri’s journey to RBHN has been shaped by his own long-term recovery, giving him a deep understanding and empathy for those struggling with substance abuse.
DEMETRI BOTSARIS
Sr. Director of Business Development (Northeast)
As a seasoned professional in the behavioral health care space, specializing in substance abuse, Demetri brings a unique perspective to the RBHN family. Demetri’s journey to RBHN has been shaped by his own long-term recovery, giving him a deep understanding and empathy for those struggling with substance abuse.
DEMETRI BOTSARIS
Sr. Director of Business Development (Northeast)
As a seasoned professional in the behavioral health care space, specializing in substance abuse, Demetri brings a unique perspective to the RBHN family. Demetri’s journey to RBHN has been shaped by his own long-term recovery, giving him a deep understanding and empathy for those struggling with substance abuse.
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