Jeff R. Brooks DMIN, MHA, LAC ACRPS, CHE

Roles:

• Chief Operating Officer
• Relapse Prevention Specialist
• Pastoral Care Counselor
• Clinical Supervisor
• Addiction Therapist

Jeff Brooks has over 31 years of experience as an effective behavioral health care leader, entrepreneur, addictions treatment clinician, trainer and consultant. He has designed and developed a variety of highly successful programming service models across multiple modalities, populations, funding sources and business structures. This includes both public and private sector, for profit and 501©3 non- profit entities. Jeff is highly dedicated to creating high quality, sustainable, compassionate and effective services and programs to meet the needs of people who are suffering from the despair, indignity and hopelessness that untreated addiction and behavioral health challenges impose upon the community, families, neighbors and friends.

Jeff holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from Limestone College, a graduate degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of South Carolina and a Doctorate in Preaching, Theology and Leadership from Asbury Theological Seminary. He has an extensive background in the treatment of mental health and substance abuse disorders, serving children, adolescents and adults and their families over a 31 year career. He holds multi-state licensure as a Clinical Addiction Specialist & Clinical Supervisor (North Carolina, Colorado, South Carolina), an Advanced Certification in Relapse Prevention from the renowned CENAPS Corporation (Gorski), a national certification as a Master Addiction Counselor (NAADAC) and is Board Certified in Healthcare Management through the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).

Jeff’s more recent development and consulting projects involved designing an elite, behavioral health, wellness and recovery, 77 bed residential program for a private equity customer in western Colorado; Assisting private equity ownership in launching an eating disorder clinic in the northeast and advising entrepreneurial leadership with clinical program development for a residential co occurring treatment program in the southeast. Previous accomplishments include the design, implementation and operation of, a highly successful, behavioral healthcare business (October Road Inc.) that served mental health and substance abuse clients over a 23-county catchment area in Western North Carolina. The organization achieved wide recognition and commendation from accrediting (CARF), licensing and community stakeholders for its high degree of effectiveness, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Utilizing an Integrated care model and strategies that targeted the holistic needs of their clients, the company enjoyed exponential growth and success over a 6-year period before it was sold to a private equity firm. The company continues to operate as a reputable partner and provider within the Western North Carolina community.

Jeff formerly served as a licensed pastor and writer and currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife and best friend of 32 years. They maintain an active lifestyle with outdoor adventures, live for college football season and enjoy visiting with their adult children and grandchildren.

Download Jeff Brook’s Dissertation:

PREACHING THE GOSPEL TO TRAUMA SURVIVORS:
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS, METHODS, AND TECHNIQUES

Read Holding on for Life by Jeff Brooks:

Holding on for Life: Brooks, Jeff R.: 9781625860088: Amazon.com: Books