Ascend Healthcare, a pre-eminent provider of adolescent residential treatment for teens recovering from mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders hires John Uberto to join the Business Development department.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of an innovative healthcare organization whose main focus is to help families heal and make treatment as accessible as possible. It’s exciting to see the intentional growth of Ascend as we continue to expand our services,’ said John Uberto.
John has worked at many different levels of care over more than 8 years, holding a multitude of positions at wilderness therapy programs, in-patient behavioral health units, residential treatment centers, therapeutic boarding schools, and most recently a young adult transitional living program. His past work history granted him the opportunity to experience the treatment process from all angles as a direct care staff and in leadership positions in both the residential and marketing departments.
Director of Business Development, Seamus McKeon, had this to say: “We are incredibly excited to have John join Ascend as we continue to grow our team and plan the future of this company. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working with both families and referring professionals. I know he will be an asset in our efforts to provide more teens and families with the resources they need to succeed and live fulfilling lives.”
About Ascend Healthcare
Ascend Healthcare is a residential treatment center located in Encino and Santa Clarita, CA, both suburbs of Los Angeles. Ascend offers 45-90 day, insurance-based programs of treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. The treatment center’s program is designed to treat the entire family system and help teach teens to emotionally self-regulate in a healthy manner, helping families evolve into safe and supportive units. If you would like more information about this topic, please call Seamus McKeon at 310-359-9403 or email seamus@ascendhc.com.