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 has worked in the treatment field since 2016. Joel grew up in South Florida and returned in 2016, after his own personal struggles with alcoholism and addiction. He is dedicated to helping others find a new way of life.
AMANDA TIMONERE, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, MCAP
Chief Clinical Officer
Amanda Timonere has served in the Mental Health Field since 2010 and holds a Dual Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from Barry University.
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. GANON, DO
Medical Director
A 1982 graduate Of UMDNJ/SOM, Dr. Ganon is board certified in Family Medicine. In a busy career spanning over 30 years, Dr. Ganon has taken on many clinical and leadership roles.
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.
DR. TILDABETH DOSCHER, MD, MPH
Medical Director
Dr. Doscher is the Medical Director at Long Island Treatment Center and is double-boarded in Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She completed both her Medical Doctorate and her Masters in Public Health at UCLA.
COLE TIMONERE, JD, LMHC, NCC
Clinical Director
Cole Timonere has served people in the mental health field since 2010, where he began his career as an attorney. He shifted to counseling when he found that his passions lie in assisting folks in a different capacity.
MELISSA FORTE, MA, LCADC, CCS, CGRS
Clinical Director
SHOSHANNA BACQUIE, LCSW
Clinical Director
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.
PATRICK CASEY
ARNP
Patrick began his medical career working as a registered nurse in emergency departments and trauma centers in 2008. After 7 years of seeing first hand the devastation of addiction (overdoses, suicide attempts, traumatic motor vehicle accidents), he transitioned to working in substance abuse.
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
Alumni Services Manager
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.
JACKIE LEWIN
Director of Business Development (Southeast)
Jackie began her career with RBHN at Garden State Treatment Center in Sparta New Jersey. Shortly after, she relocated to South Florida to begin her role as community outreach for RBHN. She has now stepped into the role of Director of Business Development for all of our Southeast locations.
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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