Joy Brunson-Nsubuga Bio

Joy Brunson-Nsubuga MA, LMFT, LCAS, CCS

Chief Operating Officer

Behavioral Health Crisis Systems Systems Thinking Substance Use & MAT Expert

Crisis care leader focused on people‑centered systems that respond when it matters most.

About

Joy Brunson‑Nsubuga, MA, MBA, LMFT, LCAS, CCS is a clinical executive and systems leader in behavioral health crisis care. She serves as Chief Operating Officer of Recovery Innovations, overseeing multi‑state crisis, addiction, and clinical services. A licensed therapist and supervisor, Joy brings deep expertise in systems thinking, crisis response, and substance use treatment. She continues to champion people‑centered systems that respond with dignity, clarity, and care when it matters most.

Career Highlights

Executive Leader in Crisis Systems Operations

Oversees multi‑state crisis, addiction, and clinical services as Chief Operating Officer of Recovery Innovations, translating vision into reliable, people‑centered care at scale.

Clinical Architect of People‑Centered Crisis Care

Brings systems thinking and therapeutic practice together to design crisis responses that are coordinated, humane, and built for real moments of need.

Licensed Therapist & Workforce Builder

Advances the field through clinical supervision, leadership development, and training that strengthen crisis and addiction care from the workforce outward.

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Quick Facts

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Chief Operating Officer

Credentials

MA, LMFT, LCAS, CCS

Focus Area

People‑Centered Crisis Systems & Clinical Operations

Featured Talks

The Seatbelt Moment: Life‑Saving Substance Use Crisis Tools We Need to Use

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Speaks on building people‑centered crisis systems, substance use care, and clinical leadership at scale.