Bobby Appleton

Strategic behavioral health leader with 15+ years of progressive clinical and supervisory experience within substance use disorder treatment and integrated care settings. Demonstrated success in driving program performance, enhancing clinical quality, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to improve operational efficiency, evidenced by a 38% increase in team productivity.

Adept in regulatory compliance, staff development, and implementing evidence-based practices to deliver high-impact, person-centered care.

Director – Integrated Substance Use Disorders at Valle Del Sol (2024-07 – Present)

Built a comprehensive substance use disorder (SUD) program from the ground up, implementing treatment phases, contingency management, clinical curriculum, standardized intake and referral processes, and patient agreements. Successfully led the program through Joint Commission accreditation during a critical regulatory transition, following prior unsuccessful accreditation efforts and while operating under a SAMHSA extension to maintain program authorization.

• Increased team productivity by 38% through workflow optimization, staff accountability measures, and enhanced supervision practices.
• Increased client population by 35% through targeted staff training initiatives, community partnership expansion, and improved service access.
• Provide executive oversight of clinical and administrative operations for the Opioid Treatment Program/Substance Use Program.
• Lead and supervise multidisciplinary teams, including therapists, peers, and assessors, to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Direct policy and procedure development to ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Oversee documentation review processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clinical integrity.
• Manage staff performance, scheduling, disciplinary actions, and professional development planning.
• Coordinate program deliverables and maintain strong collaboration with internal leadership and community stakeholders.
• Implement targeted staff training initiatives and expand community partnerships to improve service access.

Outpatient Counselor at Choice Recovery (2021-06 – 2024-06)

• Delivered individual and group counseling services for individuals with substance use disorders.
• Provided case management to support recovery goals, housing stability, and access to community resources.
• Applied evidence-based interventions including motivational interviewing and relapse prevention strategies.

Outpatient Counselor at Community Bridges – Center for Hope (2016-06 – 2020-04)

• Facilitated individual and group therapy within a gender-specific, trauma-informed treatment program.
• Coordinated care with probation, DCS, and external service providers.
• Served as Housing Specialist, improving client stability and treatment retention.
• Led specialized therapeutic programming, including S.T.A.R. groups.

Outpatient Counselor at Community Bridges (2013-10 – 2016-06)

• Conducted crisis assessments and determined appropriate levels of care, including detox and hospitalization.
• Completed petitions for clients at risk of harm to self or others.
• Developed and implemented treatment and discharge plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary medical and behavioral health teams.
• Maintained compliant documentation using DAP format.
• Supervised crisis unit operations in the absence of leadership.

Master of Science in Professional Counseling – Grand Canyon University

Master of Science in Addiction Counseling – Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – University of Phoenix

Associate of Arts in Business – University of Phoenix