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Wilson U.T Onyeani

Prof. Wilson U.T Onyeani, MD, PhD, RN, MBA,

Prof Onyeani trained in Neurosurgery in Glasgow Scotland and Oxford England with experience in General surgery at North Allerton, England and Trauma and orthopedics at Barnsley & Manchester England, with internal medicine and psychiatry at Ayr & Glasgow Scotland plus Allergy and Clinical immunology in Southampton, England and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field.

He graduated from Medical college in 2003. His Professional Interests includes Base of skull neurological surgery, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in children and adolescents, The use of Problem Solving Therapy for oppositional defiant disorder/avoidant personality disorder, bipolar disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, Diabetes and Psychiatric crisis in children and Adolescents.

He is the current administrator for the facility.

Raul Rodriguez

Dr. Raul Rodriguez Sora, MD

Havard trained child & adolescent psychiatry specialist with over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON / RADIOGRAPHY SCHOOL in 1992.

HisProfessional Interests includesAssessment and treatment of PostTraumatic Stress Disorder in children and adolescents. The use of Problem Solving Therapy foroppositional defiant disorder/avoidant personality disorder children and Adolescents.Dr. Sora is a board-certified psychiatrist , He is well-versed in all facets of psychiatry includinggeriatric psychiatry, inpatient adult psychiatry and consultation liaison psychiatry. Dr. Sora’s goalas a psychiatrist is to provide patients of all ages with medical, neuropsychiatric, psychiatric,and pharmacological treatment in a manner that encompasses their multiple individual variablesand needs. Dr. Sora is licensed to practice in Arizona and Florida.

He is currently the medical director for the facility

KALU N OKORIE

DR KALU N OKORIE, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC, MSN

A Resourceful board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health NursePractitioner committed to providing outstanding care and buildingstrong relationships with patients and families. A skilled career innursing spanning over thirteen years with practical experience inhospitals. Established in psychiatry. Assessing chronically mentallyill patients and medication management. Ready to bring a pleasantattitude and assist in providing holistic care.His experience includesbut not limited to Children’s Psychiatric Center at the University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque,NM where he -Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluatingpsychiatric conditions, Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks torestore safety and security of patients and staff, Administered medication and treatments topatients to observe and record responses, Performed patient assessments to monitor expectedresponse to medications and altering treatment plans,Overseeing care of suicidal patients and actswiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.We are incredibly grateful for his service toour establishment

He is the current the Director for the facility crisis services.

BANOR, P CHIKAODI

DR. BANOR, P CHIKAODI, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN,

Dr BANOR holds master’s degree and doctorate in nursing with a dual certification as a Family Nurse practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse practitioner and also licensed to practice as a registered nurse and has achieve certification from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses Credentialing Center

She is well experienced in the field of nursing with a licensure and certification to practice in both Texas and Arizona .

She’s currently the Director for physical health of the facility

EMETU ONUMA

DR. EMETU ONUMA, DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN, MBA

Dr Onuma, holds master’s degree and doctorate in nursing from Regis College Boston, with a certification as Psychiatric Nurse practitioner and also licensed to practice as a registered nurse and has achieve certification from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses Credentialing Center( ANCC, PMHNP )

He is well experienced in the field of nursing with a licensure and certification to practice in both Texas and Arizona .

He’s currently the Director for Behavioral health of the facility

Joe E. Bezerra

Dr. Joe E. Bezerra, Ph.D./Psy.D

A fast track, highly motivated, team oriented behavioral healthprofessional with a successful background in substance abuse,forensic psychology, cognitive psychology, psychotherapy, andorganization growth. Twenty-two years of demonstrated experiencedrawing upon planning, problem-solving, instructing, counseling(psychotherapy principles), cognitive research methods, andadministration skills. His Experience includes but not limitedTeaching Domestic Violence Classes, Anger Management Classes,and Cognitive Behavioral Classes for Individual Struggling withTraumas, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Problems,Counseling and Coaching Individuals Struggling with Substance Abuse, and/or victims ofTraumas and Mental Health Problems, Provided Biopsychosocial Assessment andPsychotherapy.

  • Internship in Research Psychology (Ph.D. in Psychology – The Meadows ofWickenburg).
  • Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D. – Dr. Richard Samuels).
  • Assisted in a Medical Clinic (alongside Physician Dr. Aldemir Coelho) Outpatient
  • Addiction Clinic as a Supervisor Intern.
  • Member of the International Honor Society in Psychology (PSI CHI) / Ph.D. Psy.D.
  • Member of the Arizona Psychological Association.
  • Member of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology.
  • Assisted and Served at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Managed Medical Evacuation (International Air Transportation) of Patients to Hospitals
    Abroad (Portugal, Spain, Italy, Central and Latin America).
  • Managed Medical Appointments and Translations (Spanish, Portuguese and English
    speakers) among physicians for US citizens and residents traveling abroad.
  • Managed Medical Appointments and Translations (Spanish, Portuguese and English
    speakers) among physicians for US citizens and residents traveling abroad.

Career Highlights includes Research on Youth Cognition and Emerging Adulthood Addictions with writings including Research Proposals on Cognitive Psychology, Self-Efficacy, Psychological Stress, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Schizophrenia, Autism and Family Systems.

  • Helping victims needing immediate crisis counseling and emotional support.
  • Assisting those who suffer the effects of domestic violence and/or sexual assault, working
    with families and helping guide them through the healing process.
  • Facilitating group therapy and creating an atmosphere where victims can share openly
    their traumas, relax in an accepting environment, connect to others and share their
    experiences.
  • Effectively managing trauma behaviors in children and teens and helping them overcome
    psychological quandaries (depression, anxiety, and mental illnesses), promoting healing
    and a better state of psychological well-being.
  • Counseling and coaching clients with trauma and drug addiction at the Phoenix Rescue
    Mission.
  • Assisted Psychiatrists and Psychologists with group therapy in clinical settings, clinical
    approach to addiction, organization, treatment scheduling and rehabilitation.
  • Managing and coordinating clinical treatment for opioid addiction and rehabilitation.
  • Assisted police officers in the line of duty as well as the Maricopa County Sheriff’s
    Intelligence.
  • Successfully introduced six new products and attained a 63% increase in sales within
    one-and-half year in the territory including computer programs for Psychotherapy and
    ECT for depression.
  • Spearheaded all facets of a National start-up and expansion of a Merchant Services
    organization. Within 18 months revenues exceeded $8.4 million.
  • Managing sales and services for granite countertops fabrication and installation.
  • Contributed to the successful turnaround of a Merchant Services Department within Bank
    of America Merchant Services. Over a seven month period, through a complete
    restructuring and retraining of staff, revenue increased 92%.
  • Attained 52% sales increase through broker management in one year.

His Education includes Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA (2002): Bachelor ofScience in Economics with a Minor in Psychology (Area of Interest: Economics andPsychology).Grand Canyon University, Phoenix AZ (2015): Master of Science in GeneralPsychology (Areas of Interest: Neuropathology, Psychopathology: Cognition and MentalIllnesses).Grand Canyon University, Phoenix AZ (2015): PhD in Psychology (Areas of Interest:Cognitive and Instructive Psychology). California Southern University Psy.D. – ClinicalPsychology.

He is currently the Director for Psycho education and counselling for the facility.

JULIANA EMERIBE

JULIANA EMERIBE, RN

A Resourceful and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursecommitted to providing outstanding care and building strongrelationships with patients and families. A career in nursing spanningover a decade with practical experience in hospitals. Established inpsychiatry. Assessing chronically mentally ill patients andmedication management. Readily bringing a pleasant attitude andassist in providing holistic care.Her experience includes but notlimited to Psychiatry but across all specialties in many states where she Provided direct qualitycare to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions, Responded tonumerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients andstaff, Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses,Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and followedtreatment plans, and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.We areincredibly grateful for her service to our establishment

She is the current Charge Nurse and Acting Director of Nursing for the facility .