Meet Our Team
Our compassionate, expert staff members, many of whom are also in long-term recovery, are chosen for their ability to provide you with the most advanced care possible and their dedication to delivering an extraordinary treatment experience. We look forward to welcoming you.
David Smith, MD
Addiction Medicine Physician with More Than 45 Years of Experience Treating Addiction
Bradley Zicherman, MD
Consulting Psychiatrist Specializing in Child & Adolescent, Addiction, & Forensic Psychiatry
Employee Recognition
At Alta Mira, we know that client interactions with staff highly influence the results of our program. From the moment you arrive at Alta Mira, our team works to make sure you feel welcome, safe, respected, and comfortable. Because we understand just how important our staff is to the client’s experience at Alta Mira, we are highly selective in choosing team members. Each staff member is chosen based on their ability to provide clients with the most advanced care possible, while ensuring clients feel secure and understood. Many members of our staff are also in long-term recovery and have first-hand experience as clients in treatment. The perspectives of staff who have “been there” are highly valued, because they help increase understanding and empathy across our whole team. Alta Mira’s Luminary Excellence Award Program (LEAP) gives Alta Mira the opportunity to recognize the difference our employees make every day to fulfill our mission of bringing hope and recovery to the people we serve.
Congratulations to Thomas Peña, Program Manager at Alta Mira, for being named our Q1 2025 LEAP Award Winner! Since joining the team in 2019, Thomas has brought a unique blend of business expertise, culinary creativity, and a deep commitment to recovery. With a certification in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies and a passion for connecting clients to essential resources, Thomas continues to inspire and support those on their journey to healing. We’re proud to have him as part of our team!