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New leadership appointments strengthen operational and clinical oversight at leading addiction and mental health treatment center
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – JAN. XX, 2026 – Recovery Centers of America (RCA) at Mount Dora today announced the appointment of Patty Beckett as Chief Executive Officer and Christopher Rienas, MD, as Medical Director of the newly opened RCA at Mount Dora, the organization’sfirst treatment center in Florida. The leadership appointments come as RCA welcomes patients to its new Central Florida campus.
Beckett brings healthcare leadership experience spanning facility operations, team leadership, and performance improvement. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration and has served in senior leadership roles within complex healthcare environments. Her background includes oversight of multidisciplinary teams and responsibility for operational, clinical, and quality initiatives.
As CEO of RCA at Mount Dora, Beckett will oversee facility operations, staff leadership, and performance management, while supporting RCA’s standards for quality, safety, and patient- centered care as the new location launches services for patients and families in the region.
“I’m proud to lead the Mount Dora team as we open RCA’s first Florida facility and bring trusted, evidence-based care to Central Florida,” said Beckett. “This campus represents an important expansion of access to treatment, and I look forward to supporting our staff as they serve patients during a critical time in their recovery journey.”
RCA also announced the appointment of Christopher Rienas, MD, as Medical Director of RCA at Mount Dora. Dr. Rienas brings clinical leadership experience in addiction psychiatry and behavioral healthcare, with a focus on evidence-based treatment, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Rienas earned his medical degree at the University of Miami and completed his medical training with specialization in psychiatry. He went on to complete an Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco, and is board certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
In his role, Dr. Rienas will provide medical oversight for clinical services at RCA at Mount Dora, support physician and clinical teams, and partner with facility leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery across the treatment continuum.
“The opening of RCA at Mount Dora is an important step in expanding access to ethical, evidence-based treatment,” said Dr. Rienas. “I’m excited to work with the clinical team to deliver safe, compassionate, and effective care from day one.”
“Launching a new facility requires strong operational and clinical leadership,” said Mark Puckett, COO of Recovery Centers of America. “Patty and Dr. Rienas bring the experience, discipline, and shared commitment to quality that will set a strong foundation for RCA at Mount Dora and for the patients and families who will rely on this new center.”
To learn more about RCA, visit recoverycentersofamerica.com.
About Recovery Centers of America
Recovery Centers of America (RCA), a drug and alcohol treatment center, is on a mission to save one million lives impacted by addiction and mental health disorders, one person at a time. RCA’s evidence-based care approach features a full continuum of consistent, personalized, inpatient and outpatient services at world-class facilities in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southeast regions. These drug and alcohol treatment programs are designed to support lasting recovery and lifelong healing. RCA admits patients 24/7, accepts most major insurances, and provides transportation, intervention, and family support services. RCA is proud to have many of its facilities recognized in Newsweek’s America’s Best Addiction Centers rankings for excellence. For inquiries or admissions, call 855-902-4847 or visit recoverycentersofamerica.com.
