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David Portrait

A Day in the Life | Mind Over Matter with Primary Therapist David

Staff SpotlightBy Ascend HealthcareAugust 25, 2021

When it comes to hiring the right people for the job, Ascend can’t do any better! Everyone on our team creates a safe, comforting space for our clients. And, there’s nobody who does a better job than our Primary Therapist, David. He’s one of our residential therapists and spends most of his days working with…

A Taste to Take Home

A Taste to Take Home | The Chef’s Corner

Ascend News, Staff SpotlightBy Ascend HealthcareJuly 22, 2021

Ascend does its best to make our residential treatment facilities feel like a home that’s safe, comforting, and inviting. One of the ways we do that is with the power of food. Our amazing chef, Chef Stephen, has been working in hospitality for over 20 years, crafting delicious recipes that everyone loves. Looking for proof?…

A day in the life with Seamus McKeon at Ascend Healthcare with Brittany

A Day in the Life | Seamus McKeon

Addiction, Ascend News, Staff SpotlightBy Ascend HealthcareJuly 15, 2021

Seamus McKeon is many things — trophy husband, elite dodgeball player, and believer in the power of a magical ceiling tile, but most importantly, he’s someone who’s passionate about helping teens who are struggling to find themselves. With a passion for addressing the needs of young people who require a little more guidance to achieve…

Staff Spotlight with Jaq at Ascend

A Day In The Life | Operating on a Higher Level with Jaq

Ascend News, Educational Resources, Staff SpotlightBy Ascend HealthcareJune 29, 2021

Because our dedication to our work always comes first, Ascend constantly searches for amazing people with a passion for helping others. When it comes to making sure our facilities are running smoothly, Ascend needs the power of a superhero. Since those don’t exist, we’ve got Jaq to take care of business. She’s our Director of…

staff spotlight with Zack from Ascend Heatlhcare

A Day in the Life | Facility Management with Zack

Ascend News, Staff SpotlightBy Ascend HealthcareJune 2, 2021

Ascend really cares about the people we have on our team because they’re behind our clients’ success. One of the people who have a lot of say in who joins the Ascend team is Zack. As the facility manager for our Canyons Trauma House, he takes a lot of responsibility for keeping our day-to-day operations…

Dr Acosta

A Day in the Life – Talking Mental Health with Dr. Acosta

Mental Health, Staff Spotlight, Teen AnxietyBy Ascend HealthcareMay 6, 2021

Is there anything better than having the best of the best at your side? At Ascend, we strive to ensure that everyone that joins our team is absolutely stellar. One of our most important team members, and staff spotlight of the month, is Dr. Lisa Acosta. A California girl who graduated cum laude with a…

chef stephen

A Day in the Life | Get Cooking with Chef Stephen

Addiction, Ascend News, Staff SpotlightBy Ascend HealthcareMarch 9, 2021

At Ascend, we have a passion for ensuring the best possible care for our clients. To make sure they’re getting the best of the best, we hire staff members in every department that really know what they’re doing. One of our most essential team members is our executive chef, Stephen. He takes care of food…

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A Day in the Life | Bug Out! with Lead Mentor Kim

Ascend News, Staff SpotlightBy Ascend HealthcareFebruary 17, 2021

Ascend would be nothing without the dedication, passion, and compassion of our amazing team. Every team member brings something truly unique to the table and expands our horizons as a teen treatment center. Today’s staff spotlight honors Kim, our Lead Mentor at Canyons and our resident entomologist/botanist! Learn a little bit more about what Kim…

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