Joseph Paliwoda, MBA, CAC-M, CCS-M — Joseph Paliwoda is Chief Executive Officer of PNLH with responsibility for the day-to-day operations of all 5 sites. Mr. Paliwoda brings a unique blend of counseling and business experience. A psychology graduate from the University of Michigan, Mr. Paliwoda has over 22 years of experience in the behavioral health field including 12 years in management of (including Principle Investigator and CO-PI) an HIV specific substance abuse program located in Detroit. He has obtained his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. As a surveyor for CARF, he travels around the nation learning from the “Best Practices” the latest clinical and managerial practices. Mr. Paliwoda is a published author of several articles relating to professional ethics in behavioral health.
Teri Baker, LMSW, CAC-M, CCS-S, is PNLH's Clinical Director. she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Michigan. Ms. Baker then spent seven years as a grief/loss counselor, first as the Resident Manager at the Ronald McDonald House in Ann Arbor and then making home visits and leading bereavement groups with Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor and Allen Park. Teri began working in the field of substance abuse in 1996, performing didactic, group and individual therapy sessions at Oakdale Recovery Center and PNLH. In 1998 she received a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University. In April 2000, Teri received the status of Certified Social Worker, which is now titled LMSW. She was the primary therapist at the Ann Arbor branch and then became their site director. When county budget cuts forced the closure of the Ann Arbor branch, Teri transferred to the Plymouth site and worked as a full-time therapist until the site director position became available in 2006. She is now site director in Plymouth, Clinical Director for Ann Arbor, Plymouth and Wayne sites and still hones her therapy skills by seeing clients for outpatient therapy. She holds the credentials of Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor and Certified Clinical Supervisor in Michigan. In 2007 Teri pass the ICRC exam.
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Amy Weber, LPC, CAAC, has been a substance abuse counselor at PNLH since May 1998. Ms. Weber is a Licensed Professional Counselor and received her Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Wayne State University. Amy has over six years of experience working as a crisis counselor for Common Ground.She also worked as a mental health clinician at New Center Community Mental Health Clinic for six years where she was responsible for developing clients’ treatment plans and completing psycho/social histories. She has diagnosed clients with various types of mental illnesses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. She has done individual and group counseling and has acted as a liaison between family members and adult foster care providers. She also worked as an outpatient therapist for Insight Recovery Center. Ms. Weber has completed substance abuse evaluations for people who want to get their drivers license back as a result of their addiction. Ms. Weber recently received her Counseling Supervision certification and plans to assist “future counselors” in obtaining their counseling license. In 2007 Amy pass the ICRC exam.
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Beverly J. Chisholm, LMSW, is an alumnus of undergraduate studies at Wayne County Community College (receiving with honors an associates of arts degree) and Wayne State University (receiving with honors a Bachelor of Social Work degree). Graduate studies at Wayne State University produced a Masters of Social work degree as a merit scholar with minors in English, Psychology and Sociology. Other than academia, Beverly enjoys spectating professional sporting events, the Theatre, reading, performing arts and historical research. Beverly has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, is a part of the United States Congressional and Senate Records for discussion on the "War on Drugs". Beverly is a seasoned administrator within the field of compassionate chemical dependency treatment where she records her greatest accomplishments as "the joy of mentoring someone through the process required to reclaim quality to daily living".
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Dee Hicks, CAC-M is the Intake Coordinator for PNLH and assists in running the day-to-day operations. In addition to being responsible for the admission and discharge of all clients at PNLH’s Plymouth location, Dee has been employed at PNLH’s Plymouth location for 18 ½ years. Since becoming PNLH’s Intake Coordinator.
Dee has obtained her Associate’s Degree and is currently CAC-M certified. She is currently working toward her CAC Level II certification. She has experience working at Personalized Nursing Corporation on a government-funded contract for the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), gathering statistical data to demonstrate the spread of HIV among drug users. Dee has brought over 20 years of Substance Abuse treatment experience to PNLH & continues to work toward enhancing the growth and treatment experience as every client that enters PNHL’S doors. In 2007 Dee pass the ICRC exam.
Dee Hicks is the Intake Coordinator for PNLH and assists in running the day-to-day operations. In addition to being responsible for the admission and discharge of all clients at PNLH’s Plymouth location, Dee has been employed at PNLH’s Plymouth location for 20+ years.
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Carlton Harris, MBA, CAC-M, received his Associate of Arts in Business Administration from Highland Park Community College. He received his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Wayne State University. Currently, Carlton is intake assistant at all 3 sites & group facilitator.Carlton has over 20 years experience in the HIV/AIDS and substance abuse field. Also, as an outreach worker he has experience collecting data regarding high-risk AIDS behavior from his work on two NIDA funded project in Detroit. Finally, Carlton worked over two years at a juvenile detention facility with high-risk juvenile offenders. In 2007 Carlton passed the ICRC exam.
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Joelen is continuing her education pursuing an MSW at Eastern Michigan University next year.
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Rod Zielinski, LLPC, is a limited licensed professional counselor whose experience in the substance abuse field began with his internship for his MA in Community Counseling. In addition to conducting one-on-one counseling session, he has facilitated didactic and therapy groups, conducted intake sessions, written numerous assessments, and has conducted a number of drug and alcohol evaluations for the Michigan Secretary of State.
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Jim Miller, MA, LPC, CAADC is an Outpatient Substance Abuse Therapist at the Personalized Nursing LIGHT House in Plymouth, Michigan, and wishes to aid those who are suffering from the disease of addiction. He is in recovery and will be celebrating 20 years in June. He is a graduate of Madonna University, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Oakland University, receiving his Masters Degree in Counseling. Both degrees were earned due to his desire to expand his knowledge of addiction, to include recent developments in the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction.
Staff Members at Annual Holiday Party 2007:
