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Nova Spotlight: Dr. Massimo De
Marchis
by Michelle Shaw
Dr.
De Marchis (Dr. Max) started working at Nova House
as a consultant Psychologist in 1994. His job
duties were originally limited to performing
psychological evaluations on Nova House clients,
psychological testing when indicated and to
provide referrals for psychiatric services when
appropriate, working closely with our Medical
Director, Dr. Florence Coleman.
In
April 2008, Dr. Max was asked to supervise the
program managers and later became the Interim
Clinical Director. In addition, he assumed a
leading role in the ODMH certification process for
the IDDT unit where we obtained a three-year
certification.
Dr.
Max understands that change can be threatening,
yet he is convinced that even the more veteran
staff is ready for the challenge of embracing the
changing treatment milieu. Dr. Max states “I feel
privileged to be working with such a committed
staff and having the responsibility of
implementing the changes that will move Nova House
again into a leadership position in the field of
addictions treatment.”
Dr.
Max was born and raised in Rome, Italy and served
in the Italian Army for one year (this was
mandatory). He completed a Doctorate in Psychology
from the State University of Rome in 1979. In
1983, he became a Clinical Polysomnographer; 1987
he obtained a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
from Wright State University and has been a
licensed Clinical Psychologist since 1988. He has
held several clinical positions from the State
Hospital and other agencies. In 1996, he obtained
a certification of Proficiency in the Treatment of
Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use
Disorders. In 1997 he obtained a CCDC III E
(currently LICDC).
Dr.
Max became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1987, he
is married with children and step-children. Dr.
Max loves Formula One auto racing, riding
motorcycles and various other activities and
maintains a unique sense of humor.
New
Hires
by Mercedes Johnson
We
have had several new hires this past quarter and
would like to take this time to welcome them to
the Nova House Association Tea,. We are
confident that they will make great contributions
to the team!!
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Charla
Rutledge, CD Tech, WTP |
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Joyce King, Program Manager,
Residential Coed and IDDT |
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Bruce
Brantley, Case Therapist , HWH |
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Anthony Brown, Case Therapist, LTR |
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John Middlebrook, Dietary |
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Faylace Hunter, Case Therapist, WTP |
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Deborah Lindsey, Residential Coed |
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Audits
· October
30, 2008 IDDT Fidelity
· December
8, 2008 to December 10, 2008 ACA
· January
6, 2009 to January 7, 2009 ODRC
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