New Beginnings Recovery Center has assembled a full medical staff including Physicians, Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Physicians Assistant (PA), LPN, Medical Clinicians, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Certified Addiction Professionals (CAP) and other Addiction Professionals and Specialists. In fact, we have assembled the best medical and clinical detox team in the State of Florida.
Meet The Staff:
Stephen J. Pacetti , MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Addiction Medicine Physician
Dr. Pacetti completed his undergraduate work at the University of Florida and attended medical school at the Universidad Central del Este in the Dominican Republic. His training includes Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, N.J. and three years of Pediatric training at The Children’s Hospital of New Jersey and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/NJ Medical School. Also, he completed his NICU training at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Paterson, NJ.
Dr. Pacetti has a passion for those suffering with addiction. Being a leader in his church's recovery ministry has given him a unique insight to aid those in need.
Dennis J. Hansen
Executive Director
Dennis' victory over addiction and grasp of recovery in general allows him to integrate his personal experience into this program. Dennis brings a special form of compassion and experience to our patients. Armed with the knowledge of what works and what does not work in addiction treatment, he has a special insight into what it takes to be “drug free”.
Dennis has lived in Palm Beach County for the last 25 years, has been married for 26 years and has 2 children. He is active in various local recovery programs and church ministry. A Christian value system influences his relationship with his patients and how he conducts his everyday business.For relaxation Dennis is a musician that plays the drums.
Joy Chanonat, LPN
Nursing Coordinator
Joy s a Licensed Practical Nurse and she brings years of experience to New Beginnings Medical. She graduated from the Practical Nursing Program and North Tech in 1984. Her compassionate style and friendly smile puts patients at ease right away.
Her passion to help others and previous history helping women suffering with substance abuse issues makes her a real asset to New Beginnings Medical. Joy has a daughter Aimee, and she resides in Lantana Florida.
Peter Gannon, ARNP, MSN, BC
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Coordinator
Peter is an experienced and clinically competent Board Certified Psychiatric Practitioner with proven accomplishments in the evaluation, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric and substance abuse disorders in the adolescent and adult populations.
Peter received his Masters of Science in Nursing at FIU in 2004., a Masters of Public Administration at Golden Gate University in 1988 and graduated cum laude with a BS in Science in Nursing at the University of Bridgeport in 1981.
He is board certified by ANCC, a member of the American Nurse Association, a member of the American Psychiatric Nurse Association and holds a U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal
Frank Galimidi
BS, CASAC, CAP, CRADC, ICADC, SAP
Program Director
Clinical Director
IOP Coordinator
Frank is a Florida Certified Addictions Professional (CAP), New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), Illinois Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CRADC), an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC), and has a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Recently, Frank passed the United States Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional qualification test and was conferred the title of SAP.
Frank has worked in the chemical dependency field for the past 9 years as a Counselor, Clinical Supervisor and Administrator. Currently, Frank serves as Program Director at New Beginnings Recovery Center in Palm Beach County, Florida
Frank began his career in 2003 as a Counselor at the Phoenix House Career Academy in Brooklyn, New York where he developed expertise utilizing Motivational Enhancement Therapy to engage a treatment resistant population. Between 2004 and 2009 Frank served as Counselor, Senior Counselor, and Assistant Clinical Director at Bridge Back to Life Center Inc. in Brooklyn, New York where he specialized in the facilitation of psychoeducational groups, individual counseling, clinical supervision, programming and the coordination of care with Employee Assistance Programs and New York State Drug Treatment Court.
Between 2009 and 2011 Frank served as a Chemical Dependency Counselor, Quality Assurance Coordinator and most recently, Assistant Clinical Director at Treatment Alternatives in Boca Raton, Florida.
Dan Jenkins, CAS
Therapist
Dan is a new addition to the NBRC team. He is a Board Certified Addictions Specialist who believes in the 12 Step philosophy of treatment. He is also an ITA Certified Tutor, specializing in the education of adolescents while in treatment for co-occuring disorders. Dan has worked in each stage of treatment, Inpatient, Long Term Extended Care, IOP, and Sober Living facilities, and applies his well rounded experience to the benefit of each patient.
The disease of addiction and alcoholism effects us mentally, physically, spirtually, socially, and emotionally, and should be treated as such. Believing that change comes from within, Dan focuses on addressing the nature of the addiction to help empower each patient as they begin to feel the true benefits of a new beginning to life.
Jennifer Reynoso
Operations Manager
Jennifer Reynoso is the Operations Manager at New Beginnings. She has earned her MBA from Nova Southeastern University. Her professional background is in management in the medical field, construction industry and substance abuse fields. Her teamwork approach to guiding the staff to an efficient and smooth running operation is her focus. She is married with one son, two step children and two dogs. She loves to spend time with her family, go to the beach and travel.
Nicole Castens
Administrative Assistant
Nicole is a senior at Palm Beach Atlantic University studying Marine Biology with a minor in ministry leadership. I am originally from Colorado, although I am a resident of Indiana due to my parents moving there a year ago. I also work for a local church at the running the student ministries and enjoy leading worship. I am the office administrative assistant for New Beginnings at the gardens office.
Courtney Metrick
Office Manager
Courtney joins the team at New Beginnings Recovery Center as the Office Manager. She is a resident of Palm Beach Gardens coming from her hometown of Las Vegas. She has experience in the medical field as well as customer service and patient relations. Courtney enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family, Fiance and four dogs.
BERNADETTE FRANK
Insurance Specialist
Phlebotomist
Bernadette joins the team at New Beginnings Recovery Center as an Insurance Specialist and Phlebotomist. She has worked in the medical field since 1992 her specialty is insurance verification, billing, and collecting. She is originally from Paterson, NJ and moved to Florida in 1995 with her loving husband and their beautiful daughter. They love the outdoors and spending time with their pets. Their daughter will be leaving for the Army soon and starting a new life journey. With a family history of drug and alcohol abuse she has seen the ravaging effects that drugs and alcohol can have on a loved one’s life. She is compassionate and will help any patient in any way she can. Every patient has a voice we just need to stop and listen.
Jonelle joins the team at NBRC as the Clinical/Administrative Assistant. Originally from the beautiful island of Jamaica, WI, Jonelle brings a positive and cheerful attitude as she deals with both clients and coworkers. She has several years of experience in the healthcare and customer service fields, and is planning to finish up her education in Business Administration.
Jonelle has 3 children, and is engaged to be married in the near future. She is actively involved in her church as she sings on the praise team there; she also loves to sing in her spare time. She has a passion for helping others, and spending time with her family and friends.