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Medical & Psychiatric Team
Board-certified physicians.
Psychiatric care from day one.
Safe detox and genuine dual diagnosis treatment require real medical expertise — not just clinical oversight. Our physicians and psychiatric team provide both, on-site, throughout your stay.
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Medical & Psychiatric Team
Our medical and psychiatric team provides the clinical oversight, medication management, and psychiatric care that make safe detox and comprehensive dual diagnosis treatment possible. Every clinical decision is backed by medical expertise.
Dr. Jayson A. Hymes
MD, MPH, DFACPM, DFASAM, QME · Medical DirectorDr. Jayson Hymes brings deep clinical insight and steady leadership to our treatment programs. With over three decades in addiction medicine, he is board-certified and holds MD, MPH, and DFASAM credentials — a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He leads with integrity and upholds the highest standards of clinical excellence and long-term healing.
Dr. Litos Mallare
MD · PsychiatristDr. Litos Mallare is a board-certified psychiatrist and licensed California physician who provides personalized mental health care across inpatient, outpatient, detox, forensic, and eating-disorder settings. He holds DEA authorization and a buprenorphine waiver for opioid-dependence treatment when appropriate.
Karen Francisco
FNP-C · Family Nurse PractitionerKaren Francisco is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in addiction treatment and medication-assisted care. With experience in MAT programs, urgent care, and surgical nursing, she blends strong clinical skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach that supports individuals through detox and recovery.
Justin Amador
FNP-C · Family Nurse PractitionerJustin Amador, FNP-C, is a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in addiction medicine, primary care, HIV care, hepatitis treatment, and medication-assisted treatment. He delivers precise, compassionate, and individualized care throughout recovery.
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