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Natasha Bailey

Natasha Bailey

Clinical Director at Recovery Centers of America Indianapolis

Natasha Bailey is serving as Clinical Director at Recovery Centers of America Indianapolis.  Natasha is a proud U.S. Army Veteran, holds an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Addiction Counseling. She earned a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision. Natasha has worked as an Addiction Counselor, Adjunct Professor, and Accounting Supervisor, showcasing her adaptability and expertise. Her mission is to empower individuals through counseling and education, emphasizing the importance of mindset in overcoming challenges. Natasha’s diverse background and commitment to lifelong learning embody service, resilience, and compassion.

Christine Schultz

Christine Schultz

CEO of Recovery Centers of America at Indianapolis

Schultz is responsible for all aspects of operating one of RCA’s newest comprehensive opioid treatment centers, including overseeing all clinical care, Profit and Loss, facilities, staffing, community outreach and regulatory affairs. Schultz joined RCA in July, 2023 after leading a behavioral health and SUD treatment hospital in Bloomington, Indiana. She also was chief nursing officer at Valle Vista Health System in Greenwood, Indiana.

A native of Helena, Montana, Schultz served as director of inpatient services at Shodair Children’s Hospital in Helena.  She also served on the adjunct nursing faculty at Helena College.  Christine earned her B.A.in nursing from Carroll College in Helena.  She holds an MBA with a concentration in healthcare from Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Sam Scheib

Sam Scheib

Alumni Coordinator at Indianapolis

If you would like to get in touch with Sam, please email [email protected].

I’ve always felt in my heart that my purpose in life was to help other people but I had no idea that life would take a turn in the direction that it did – that my substance abuse disorder would become the driving force and helping others would become the last thing on my mind. The irony is, that when I finally received help, the passion to help others returned. This path has led me to RCA and I’m extremely grateful to have the opportunity to work with patients; to see their hope begin to rise. I also get to then be a part of their continued journey once they leave; to see the light turn and watch them experience joy.

Getting connected was vital for me early on as well as in long-term recovery. Having supportive people to help guide me along this path and show me how to live because if I knew how to live, I would’ve done it a long time ago. As an Alumni Coordinator, I am privileged to do the same thing with our alumni that was done for me, and stress the importance of building a fellowship to not only enjoy the great times, but to have a group to lean into when the trials of life hit.

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What is your favorite quote and why?

“This too shall pass”. To be honest, I hated this quote, but today this is the quote I choose to think of to stay present in the day, appreciate the circumstances of each day and be grateful for what it is. You’re having a great day…this too shall pass. You’re having a bad day…this too shall pass. This quote allows me to release anxiety and gives me proof that no matter what is going on, I have the faith I’ll get through it because…this too shall pass.

What are the major driving forces in your life?
My driving force in life is to become famous in my own home. What this means is that I put in the work each day to be a good father and a good husband: to lead by example, make my words match my actions, and to see what I can offer to stream of life.

If you could send a message to family, friends, and loved ones of those with substance use disorder, what would it be?

If I could say one thing to the families of those who have a loved one struggling with the disease of addiction is that there is hope – that people do recover from a hopeless state of mind and body, and they are able to recreate their lives.

Jennifer Sharaba

Jennifer Sharaba

HR Business Partner

Jennifer Sharaba is the S HRBP at Indianapolis. Jennifer holds both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Concordia University, St. Paul where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Jennifer has been an HR practitioner for 11 years and has worked mostly in the healthcare industry. Jennifer is a Certified Agile Professional (CAP), has her Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) certification, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) certification as well  being a certified practitioner and advocate of Veterans at Work (VAW) from The Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM).

Jennifer is a People Enthusiast, Platinum Rule Evangelist and a Director of Positivity. She is passionate about driving company culture and HR initiatives to help drive the success of a business. She gets great satisfaction working in an environment where she can be a part of the magic and effort to boost morale and drive strategic change, including organizational development and employee engagement.

She loves working at RCA because the mission, value and organizational goals align to what she holds dear to her heart. She believes in contributing her background and her education to the success of the organizational goals and looks forward to a long career here.

Desmond Kane

Desmond Kane

Interventionist Manager

Interventionist Desmond Kane MA, CADC joins the RCA Interventionist team with over 10 years of behavioral health experience. Desmond has held many roles that have contributed to his understanding and compassion for the disease of addiction, including outpatient counselor, clinical supervisor, residential counselor, program supervisor, and clinical outreach coordinator. He looks forward to bringing this experience to RCA, where he’ll dedicate his time to healing families and helping loved ones cope with the disease of addiction.

“The family dynamic is the foundation that creates support and construct for emotional growth, as well as the cohesive bond that helps deal with both good and difficult times,” says Desmond. “As an interventionist, I am able to navigate these topics and needs by showing the family dignity and respect, which usually addiction has been stealing from their family for way too long. Helping the family heal and grow with that same dignity and respect throughout the process is the goal.”

Amanda Hildebrandt

Amanda Hildebrandt

Training Coordinator

Amanda Hildebrandt, BS, CADAC II joined RCA in November of 2020. Amanda received her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Indiana University and used that to develop her career in child and family services. After seeing the impact that substance use disorders had on family systems she transitioned into the correctional setting as a substance abuse counselor for the Indiana Women’s Prison. There she moved from counselor to director and ran the Recovery While Incarcerated program for all of the female offenders that suffered from substance use disorders including the pregnant and parenting mothers.

Amanda believes in the biopsychosocial approach to treatment. She is currently obtaining her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is part of the Corporate Training Team and brings an educated and passionate element to training all of the new employees at RCA Indianapolis. She works alongside the other leadership and specialty areas in the building to make sure all staff are supported in their specific training needs so the patients have 5-star treatment in every realm of services while at RCA. Amanda was born and raised in Indiana and is proud to be part of the mission to bring quality substance abuse treatment to those in her home state.

Mark West

Mark West

IT Technician

Mark West brings over 25 years of hands-on experience in information technology supporting General Motors, Allison Transmission, and CHA Consulting Inc.

Will Cooke

Will Cooke

Medical Director

William Cooke, MD, FAAFP, FASAM, AAHIVS, is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, specializing in family medicine, addiction medicine, and HIV medicine. His work has been covered by CBS, NBC, PBS, the BBC, USA Today, the New York Times, NPR, and others. In 2019, he was named National Physician of the Year by the American Academy of Family Physicians and joined the ranks of two US surgeons general and a former secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services by receiving the Ryan White Distinguished Leadership Award. He was also the first physician in the nation to be awarded the Pillar of Excellence by Addiction Policy Forum.

Dr. Scott Cook

Dr. Scott Cook

Medical Director

Dr. Cook is Medical Director for RCA at Greenville. In his role of Medical Director for the center, he brings years of experience in Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health, Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, and Public Health. He has practiced at multiple inpatient and outpatient addiction medicine centers throughout the United States.

Prior to joining RCA, Dr. Cook held roles as Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer at multiple addiction organizations. Additionally, he has commercial and government health administration experience serving as Medical Director at Highmark Health and at C2C Innovative Solutions (Medicare).

Dr. Cook has a special interest in the public health implications of institutional racism and its impact on the health status of African-Americans. He has lectured on Addiction Medicine in several European countries and has plans to speak at future international conferences in Central/South America, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean.

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