Denise Madsen, LPC (Clinical Director)
Denise brings a myriad of experience and expertise in the Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Domestic Violence fields that spans 9 years. Denise received her Bachelor of Social Work in 1992 from Brigham Young University and her Master of Counseling with a focus on Mental Health from the University of Phoenix in Salt Lake City in 2002. Denise’s past experience and expertise in the field includes but is not limited to dual diagnosis, DSM-IV Multi-axial Assessment, 12-step programs, chemical abuse, and domestic violence counseling. She has overseen and supervised as a clinical director, case manager and group leader. She has been responsible for intakes, assessment / evaluation, case shaping, meeting clinical requirements, psychiatric testing, providing clinical supervisory care, overseeing quality assurance programs, education, staffing, program management as program director, program administration as program administrator, as well as licensing of outpatient staff. She has had experience in identifying appropriate assessment tools and developing diagnostic evaluations of patient’s substance abuse and domestic violence as well as any co-existing conditions. She efficiently and effectively applies her clinical skills to match the chemical dependent / domestic violence group dynamics and reinforces group leadership.
Jerry Larcher, LSAC
Jerry has been involved in the substance abuse field since 1988 having 21 years experience to enrich Positive Adjustments with. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 1988 from the University of Utah – Salt Lake City. He offers Positive Adjustments 18 years of Inpatient Substance Abuse experience as a case manager and supervisor and another 3 years experience in Out-patient Substance Abuse Treatment as a Substance Abuse Councelor. Jerry is also certified as a DUI Instructor. Jerry currently is involved in performing Substance Abuse Assessments, teaching group sessions and individual sessions as well as teaching educational classes including the DUI – Prime for Life Education Series.
Manuel Vorher, DUI Instructor
Manuel is our Hispanic Prime For Life DUI Class Instructor and has worked for us since 2001. He brings a lot of experience to Positive Adjustments in teaching the Spanish clientele. He has also been instrumental in translating English forms into Spanish, translating the Substance Abuse Lesson Plans and assists as a Hispanic Interpreter.
Paul Goodwin
Paul is the Executive Director and President of Positive Adjustments. Paul gained some of his experience in the substance abuse field while working and directing the Addiction Recovery Program with LDS Family Services. Paul's formal education is in psychology with an emphasis in addiction recovery counseling. Along with his extensive experience in business ownership and management, he brings that knowledge to the direction and overseeing of the company. He has been instrumental in the development and implementation of all aspects of our programs so they are efficient, timely and progressive. Paul has also been involved in the development of the written policies and procedures manual and is in charge of quality assurance and administrative protocol. Paul is experienced in working with regulatory authorities, licensure boards, insurances, and governmental administrations. He also offers a wealth of information and experience in marketing and administration.
Kevin J. McGeeney, LSAC
Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our Substance Abuse Center, he has been practicing in the Substance Abuse field since 1984. Kevin was also a co-owner of Inroads Substance Abuse Counseling Center in Grand Junction for 12 years. He has co-written Positive Adjustments' 40 Adolescent Substance Abuse Personal Empowerment Lesson Plans for Counselors and Clients. He has extensive hands on experience working with Adults and adolescents with substance abuse challenges. Kevin is a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor and is involved with our substance abuse assessments, rehab groups, and individual sessions