About
Recovery that reaches beyond sobriety
Nassir K. Black joined South Jersey Recovery Program in May 2026, bringing a diverse professional background in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and organizational leadership. His experience spans detoxification, inpatient and residential treatment, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), outpatient services, and recovery housing.
Throughout his behavioral health career, Nassir has gained experience in case management, peer recovery coaching, crisis intervention, group facilitation, and client advocacy. Prior to transitioning into behavioral health, he developed extensive leadership experience in restaurant management and the family entertainment industry, overseeing multimillion-dollar business operations, managing teams of more than 100 employees, and directing staffing, events, and daily operations.
As a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and CADC-Intern, Nassir brings a compassionate, individualized, and solution-focused approach to his work. He believes meaningful recovery extends beyond sobriety, emphasizing personal accountability, self-development, and empowering individuals to build stable, fulfilling, and purpose-driven lives.
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