Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse

David Dorschu, MS, has over fifteen years of experience in the substance abuse field, serving in various leadership positions, including Clinical Director, Risk Management Director, QA Director, Outpatient Program Director, and currently as CEO of RCA at Lighthouse located in Mays Landing, NJ. David has utilized these various leadership roles to form a treatment philosophy based on the latest, empirically supported research.

“The patients we are so fortunate to serve have provided to us a tremendous gift: the willingness to share their pain and offer us a glimpse into their brokenness. They are under no obligation to do so, therefore we must treat this gift as a sacred trust and privileged responsibility.“

David earned his Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Villanova University.

Dawn Belamarich Berry is excited to bring her experience as a leader and clinician into her new role as Executive Director at Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse. Upon completing two Master’s Degrees and working in various social service and treatment settings, Dawn found a permanent home within the social service fabric of South Jersey. For over a decade, Dawn has been an influential leader within the field, carrying roles such as therapist, supervisor and administrator, and she developed an unrelenting passion for working with those dealing with addiction. From working with adults in a state prison environment, to working with youth in intensive outpatient and aftercare modalities. Dawn has not only developed a concrete understanding of how addiction works, but has also developed the most important characteristic in addiction and mental health treatment: knowing how to best guide individuals on their journey to bring about positive, sustainable change. In her new role as Executive Director at RCA at Lighthouse, Dawn hopes to continue to aid individuals in bringing about positive change on their path to recovery.

Corey brings to Lighthouse a combination of personal and professional investment in RCA’s mission to save a million lives. Born and raised in Atlantic County, she has watched firsthand the effect drug and alcohol addiction has had on Southern New Jersey, especially with limited resources devoted to quality inpatient substance abuse care. Corey has 10 years of experience in addiction/psychiatric care, initially beginning in case management and then expanding to mental health screener in a psychiatric crisis center, which is where she found her true passion in helping those in a crisis state to stabilize and take their first step to wellness and recovery. Corey completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at The College of New Jersey and obtained her Master of Science in Psychology from Walden University.

Dr. DeShields is a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine. An Internist, Dr. DeShields has specialized in addiction medicine for more than 36 years. Dr. Deshields has a practice in Blackwood, NJ, and is a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. He has served as the Medical Director for Delaware Valley Medical, Camden County Health Services, Camden County Department of Health & Human Services, Kennedy Health Systems Methadone Clinic, Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Treatment, as well as Recovery Services of NJ. The current Medical Director and Executive Director of RecoveryCare Medical Associates and an adjunct faculty member of UMDNJ-SOM, Dr. DeShields lectures both nationally and locally on the topics of alcohol and opioid dependence.

Nicole Rettino-Lambert MSW, LSW, LCADC CCTP has over 15 years of experience in the social work field specializing in adult and adolescent addiction treatment. Nicole is a graduate of Rutgers University Masters of Social Work program and is a Licensed Social Worker and Licensed Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Nicole is also nationally credentialed as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and is the developer of the Breaking Free Trauma Track, which is specifically geared towards RCA inpatient client programming. Nicole has past experiences with domestic violence, rape, incest victims and individuals with mental health issues. Nicole also has past experiences with rehabilitation of domestic violence offenders. As the Lighthouse Clinical Director, Nicole is passionate about helping victims become survivors and helping individuals struggling with addiction find lasting recovery.

Samantha DeMaio brings to Lighthouse a passion for helping individuals live a productive and successful life, as well as utilize her extensive knowledge of all levels of care to help individuals be set up for success in long term recovery. Samantha has five years experience in the addiction field. She started her journey in Partial Care as a Recovery Support Specialist and then moved into taking on the role of managing several women’s Sober Living homes in South Jersey. Samantha found her home and true passion when receiving the position as a Customer Relations Manager at RCA Lighthouse and is invested in the mission of saving a million lives. Samantha is dedicated to advocating for patients needs, helping coordinate positive and supportive environments for aftercare and helping a smooth and comfortable transition when patients are moving to their next stage in recovery. Samantha completed her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University, as well as obtained a Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist.

Joseph A. Parisano has over 20 years experience in law enforcement as an officer and supervisor. He has over 10 years experience working in the substance abuse field, working in security management. His combination of personal and professional experience and passion to help others works exactly with RCA’s mission to save 1 million lives. He started with Lighthouse as the Black Car Driver, then to Transportation Supervisor and ultimately to his new role as Facilities Manager. He earned his degree in Criminal Justice along with many other law enforcement courses and programs. He is long time homeowner and 5 year resident of Atlantic County.

Wendy has over twenty (20) years of experience in Human Resources administration, Payroll and Risk Management in the Healthcare and Hospitality industries. She believes in the ‘empowerment’ style of leadership and transfers that belief to the patients in recovery. An active member of SHRM national chapter, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Virginia State University.