May 15, 2008

WOODLAND HILLS, CA: The Optimum Performance Institute has teamed with the Addiction Studies Program Pierce College to offer internships for students who are working to be certified addiction specialists there.

Under the clinical supervision of Martin Cisneros, CAC, RAS, OPI’s Director of Chemical Dependency Services, and Jeff Kestenbaum, LCSW, Director of Counseling Services, the students will spend one semester of the two year certificate program at OPI. They will practice running group therapy sessions and help young adults struggling with addiction issues.

The Optimum Performance Institute is a highly individualized therapeutic, residential and educational residential program for young adults ages 17-25. For further information contact Anne LaRiviere, Director of Admissions, (888) 558-0617.