Ocean Hills Recovery hires only the best, brightest, most effective counselors and administrators. A company is only as good as its staff! Ours is one of the best in the business. We choose our staff based on their commitment to the recovery community and their abilities with people. Every person on our staff is devoted to our company’s mission and the individuals who walk through our doors asking for help. We Care!
Robert Leigh — CEO
As CEO of Ocean Hills Recovery, Robert Leigh brings forth an immense passion for helping those suffering create change in their lives. With years of experience in the addiction treatment industry, Robert’s active role at Ocean Hills helps integrate his philosophy that addiction and recovery is a personalized journey, and addiction treatment should echo the same mission. Robert’s innovation in the addiction treatment industry has involved integrating exceptional and effective treatment to those that walk into the doors of Ocean Hills, creating a truly unique and individualized treatment program – ensuring that individuals have the foundation and tools they need to live successful lives long after treatment has been completed.
Tiffany Vandersloot — Vice President
Tiffany earned her Master’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy at Chapman University in 2014. Her passion for the substance abuse and mental health industry started in 2011 and quickly became her specialty ever since. She is also a certified yoga instructor that incorporates mindfulness-based practices along with evidence-based methods into her work.
Tiffany takes a person-centered approach and sees everyone as an individual who has their own healing journey.
George H. Tucker, Ph.D., ABPP — Clinical Director
George H. Tucker, Ph.D., ABPP is a licensed Psychologist who has practiced for the past 40 years in various inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment settings. He also has 30 years of experience in working with patients who have co-occurring disorders of alcohol or substance use disorder and a mental health condition. Dr. Tucker’s book, Problem Children: It’s Not Always the Parents’ Fault, has been praised by professionals and the general public, and he was awarded Diplomate status by the American Board of Professional Psychology in 2003.
Christian Small, M.D. — Medical Director, Psychiatrist
Christian Small, MD is board certified in addiction psychiatry, general psychiatry and family medicine. He is one of a handful of doctors in the US who have the experience and training to treat full spectrum medical and psychiatric illness. Dr. Small has become a leader in delivering evidence based addiction practices, medical and psychiatric care to addiction treatment programs. He is the founder of Headlands Addiction Treatment Services, an innovative company bringing the highest level of patient care to substance treatment and mental health programs. Dr. Small was previously employed by the Veterans Administration in La Jolla as an addiction psychiatrist and at the University of California San Diego. He is a graduate of the University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine and completed a residency in Psychiatry and Family Medicine at UCSD.
Jerney Allen — Director of Admissions
As Director of Admissions of Ocean Hills Recovery, Jerney Allen brings understanding, compassion, and urgency to the admissions process. With experience in the same position at multiple facilities, his skill set is shown in working with clients individually, but most of all with his wraparound approach with the families to be active participants in their loved one’s recovery. Through his own experiences and struggles prior to his recovery, Jerney can place himself in our clients’ shoes and walk side by side with them to the beginning of their new life!
Ricky Herrera — Director of Business Development
Ricky Herrera attended the University of California Santa Barbara where he studied psychology with an emphasis in human behavior. His passion and commitment to serving the addiction and recovery community comes from his own personal experiences. Drawing on his own experience, Ricky brings leadership, knowledge, and an exemplary level of care to the Ocean Hills Recovery community. As the Director of Business Development, Ricky ensures that many of our internal functions operate efficiently and effectively.
Find Comprehensive Addiction Treatment in Orange County, CA
No matter what stage of addiction you are in, it is never too late or too early to get help. Our caring and compassionate team of addiction experts are ready to help you start working towards your recovery goals today. We pride ourselves in creating effective and personalized treatment plans that allow our clients to maintain sobriety long after their rehab program has ended. To learn more about how the Ocean Hills team can help you overcome your addiction, give us a call or visit our contact form.
