The People Behind the Care
Meet the
Rize OC Team
Our team of board-certified physicians, licensed therapists, and recovery specialists share one commitment: helping every client build a life worth living.
24+
Team Members
3:1
Client-to-Staff Ratio
10+
Licensed Clinicians
24/7
Care & Support
Levi Sweet
COO
Chandra Medina
Clinical Director, LMFT
Karynne Witkin
Director of Community Outreach
Robert Howey
Director of Operations
Patrick Smith
Program Director
Annalise Poe
Lead Therapist, LMFT
Kate Hendrix
Therapist, MS, LMFT
Taylor Ramsey
Therapist, MS, LMFT
Helen Riccobono
Therapist, LMFT
Cat Shaw (Schueler)
Therapist, MS, LMFT
Tina Sammadi
Therapist, MS, LMFT
Christine Little
Therapist, AMFT
Wesley Tameifona
Therapist, AMFT
Brandon Payne
Director of Admissions
Gino Buffardi
Admissions Coordinator
Shawna Phillips
Admissions
Marisa Clifton
Admissions Specialist
Christopher Elliott
Operations Manager
James Dorsey
Virtual Operations Manager
Ashley Becker
Human Resources
Sable Rivera
Lead Case Manager
Chris Williams
Case Manager
Louis Odom
Case Manager
Sara Higgins
Case Manager
Join Rize OC
Careers in
Behavioral Healthcare
Rize OC is always looking for exceptional clinicians, counselors, and support staff who share our commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care. If you are passionate about the work of recovery, we would love to hear from you.
Licensed Therapists
LMFT, LCSW, MFT, and AMFT positions in IOP and PHP settings.
Medical Staff
Nursing, MAT coordination, and medical support roles.
Admissions
Compassionate intake coordinators and outreach specialists.
Operations
Case management, administration, and support services.
Uncompromising Clinical Standards
Joint Commission
Legitscript Certified
DHCS Licensed
ASAM CertifiedReady to Meet the Team?
Your Recovery Team Is
Waiting to Meet You
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