Janet Blackburn serves as Director of Clinical Services at La Hacienda Treatment Center, where she oversees the Directors of the Family, Adult, Weekend, Intern, and Activities Therapy programs. In her role, she works closely with each department to ensure coordinated, high-quality care for patients.
Janet joined La Hacienda in 1992 as a case manager for professionals. In her second year, she became Director of the Family Program, and by 1995, she had assumed her current leadership role. With decades of clinical and administrative experience, she plays a central role in program development, staff supervision, and ensuring clinical excellence across the organization.
Though much of her work today involves administrative responsibilities, Janet remains closely connected to the clinical mission. She is committed to mentoring staff, supporting their professional growth, and promoting best practices that enhance patient outcomes.
Janet is both a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and earned her master’s degree in social work through studies at the University of Kansas and the University of Nebraska. Her professional background includes counseling adolescents and working in educational and foster care settings, which provided her with broad experience in behavioral health and social services.
At La Hacienda, Janet is recognized for fostering a team-oriented environment rooted in accountability, ethical practice, and a shared focus on patient well-being. She is committed to maintaining a culture where collaboration and clinical integrity guide every aspect of care delivery.
With more than four decades in the field, Janet continues to be a driving force behind La Hacienda’s mission to help individuals and families rebuild their lives through comprehensive and compassionate treatment.
