SalusCare Appoints New Acute Care Leader

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Aug. 10, 2015 - PRLog -- Behavioral healthcare veteran Tina Sumo has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Acute Care Services of SalusCare, Inc., the region’s largest provider of treatment for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

In her new position, Sumo is responsible for the 42-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit and the 29-bed Detoxification Unit of SalusCare.

Sumo brings 25 years of experience to her new post and most recently served as director of the SalusCare Crisis Stabilization Unit.  Her prior experience includes working as clinical director of acute care for Lee Mental Health, clinical manager of the 12-bed Juvenile Addiction Receiving Facility, and outpatient treatment coordinator for adults treated by SWFAS, among other leadership positions.

“Tina’s calm demeanor, exceptional knowledge, and dedication to our patients are qualities that make her a great leader of these critical programs,” said Dr. Don Baracskay, SalusCare Chief Operating Officer/Chief Medical Officer.  “She is one of the few people who has worked for both Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS) and Lee Mental Health prior to the merger to create SalusCare.”

Sumo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Minnesota State University at Mankato and a Master of Arts degree in family life communication from Westbrook University in Aztec, N. M.  She also is a Certified Addiction Professional (CAP).

About SalusCare, Inc.

SalusCare, Inc., is the largest, most comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment program in Southwest Florida, serving 17,000 people per year of all ages from seven locations in Lee County. The non-profit organization offers crisis stabilization, detoxification, outpatient and residential treatment as well as prevention programming and an Employee Assistance Program for about 50 area companies. The majority of programs are accredited by CARF, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

SalusCare services are not free.  Fees are charged on a sliding scale, based on family income.  In many cases, private insurance is accepted.  SalusCare is a United Way partner agency.

For more information, call 239-275-3222 or visit www.SalusCareFlorida.org.

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