About the Director of Substance Abuse Irene Hoylie-Ristaino, MS, LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCS, NCC

Irene has been working in the substance abuse and mental health fields for over 15 years. During this time, she has worked in a variety of settings from the detox setting to the out-patient levels of care. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Georgian Court University and a Master of Science in Mental Health and Psychological Counseling from Monmouth University. Irene is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical and Alcohol and Drug counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Certified Clinical Supervisor and Nationally Certified Counselor. Irene believes in a compassionate, client-centered approach to “meet a client where they are”, and design an individualized plan to best serve the client and their family while in treatment and beyond. Irene and the Quantum Behavioral Health staff are creating relationships within the community to assist the client in every aspect of their recovery to grow towards optimal health, happiness and success.