Richard Choate

Richard Choate, MA, MFA, is a seasoned professional in addiction treatment and education, currently serving as the Outpatient SUD Clinical Supervisor at BestCare Treatment Services, Inc. since January 2019 and as an Adjunct Instructor/Content Expert at Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies since February 2017, focusing on online courses in Ethics and Professionalism. Prior experience includes roles as Program Director at KLEAN Treatment Centers, where outpatient services were developed for the La Pine, Bend, and Redmond, OR areas, as well as various supervisory positions at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, overseeing treatment programs and recovery management services. Richard's educational background includes a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Oregon State University-Cascades, a Master of Arts in Human Development from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, a Master of Arts in Playwriting from the University of Iowa, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Drake University.