ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Phoenix Outdoor LLC announced today that Dan Kemp, former Director of Admissions for Northwest Academy-CEDU of Bonners Ferry, Idaho is joining the company as Director of Admissions and Marketing.
Kemp will have primary responsibility for educating the marketplace about the Phoenix Outdoor program and attracting students who meet the guidelines for a successful wilderness experience. Working with the Executive Director and clinical department, Kemp will consult with parents and educational consultants to determine if a student is an appropriate candidate for Phoenix, screening out students who have major mental health disorders, serious histories of running away, violence, or who demonstrate a willingness to hurt themselves.
"Dan brings a wealth of experience and first hand knowledge to the team," said Carolyn Bradfield, CEO and founder of Phoenix Outdoor. "He will complement Phoenix's highly experienced staff of mental health professionals, educators, family therapists and wilderness professionals through his knowledge of the marketplace, understanding of consultant needs and requirements and ability to place students in a program that is appropriate for their needs."
Kemp has over 10 years experience in the adolescent therapy marketplace, serving in similar positions with the Island View Residential Treatment Center, The Oakley School, and Wasatch Academy.
About Phoenix Outdoor
Phoenix Outdoor is a therapeutic adolescent wilderness program that provides comprehensive crisis intervention and assessment for families with teenagers ages 13-17. Headquartered in Atlanta, with its wilderness operation in the mountains of western North Carolina, Phoenix Outdoor is engineered to be a safe means to help teenagers stop harmful behavior and motivate more positive choices in their lives. Phoenix combines proven and innovative treatment strategies with significant family support.
Phoenix Outdoor is assembling the most experienced and professional staff in the industry that are dedicated to bringing about positive change for students and their families. Doctorate and master-level therapists oversee the needs of students who participate in weekly individual and group therapy, a values-based curriculum, and adventure-based programming.
Unlike "boot camp" models, Phoenix is an adventure-based program designed specifically to offer adolescents healthy physical exercise and challenge, a values-based curriculum, and supportive peer groups to optimize opportunities for success.
Phoenix Outdoor will begin accepting adolescents into the program beginning in the Spring of 2005. For more information visit www.phoenixoutdoor.com or call 888-868-8233.