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Hopkinton Woman Hired As New England Recovery Center Director

Amy George will take over as the new executive director of community relations at NERC.

HOPKINTON, MA — Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a longtime not-for-profit organization providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment throughout Massachusetts, is pleased to welcome back Amy George as the new Executive Director of Community Relations for its subsidiary, the New England Recovery Center (NERC).

George previously served as a facilitator for Spectrum’s Alcohol Education Program and its Regional Business Development Liaison where she was responsible for marketing and business development, as well as cultivating and maintaining relationships with referral sources.

“Amy has worked in addiction recovery for over 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge within the field. We are so delighted to have her back here at Spectrum,” said Kurt Isaacson, President and CEO of Spectrum Health Systems. “Her focus and eagerness to improve clients’ experiences has been very impactful for our community in the past, and we look forward to her work in developing our programs and assisting those that need it.”

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As Executive Director of Community Relations, George will oversee the admissions department and business development team at NERC. She will focus on nurturing and establishing relationships with partners while assisting families, communities, and service providers in developing support networks, ultimately allowing all NERC clients to have access to quality aftercare options.

“I am so excited to be given the opportunity to work at Spectrum Health Systems once again,” shared George. “Working in the field for as long as I have, you begin to form an understanding that addiction can touch anyone, and that is what keeps me committed to the field. I am always looking for ways to better serve those who have been touched by it, and I am so happy to bring the experiences and knowledge I have gained back to a workplace that feels like home.”

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George has served on many task forces and boards related to addiction and recovery, including the planning committee for the Boston Provider Liaison Association, a successful networking group for those working in the addiction treatment and behavioral health industry. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Anna Maria College.

For more information about Spectrum Health Systems, visit our website or call 1-877-MyRehab. For other open positions, please visit our careers page.

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