Treatment

Treatment Programs

Treatment

Founded in 1993 at the request of Dallas County, Texas, judges, RMS was established to develop innovative strategies for managing the growing number of defendants facing substance abuse issues and repeat DUI offenses. Now, 33 years later, we remain the leading provider of treatment and education solutions within the Texas criminal justice system. Our flagship program has expanded to a full menu of treatment and education programs designed to meet the unique needs of clients throughout the state. Licensed by the Texas Department of Health Services, our counselors and programs offer comprehensive support, available either at our Dallas headquarters or through our cutting-edge online platform.
Treatment Programs

RMS—Your Substance Abuse Treatment Partner

Recovery Monitoring Solutions has developed intensive outpatients programs that take a multi-phase approach and are tailored to each client’s needs. 

We are an Adult outpatient facility that provides Treatment and Education that includes an Intensive Outpatient Program, a Supportive Outpatient Program, Aftercare, Relapse Prevention, and Anger Management for both English and Spanish clientele.

Each program is based on a cognitive-behavioral model coupled with a 12-step program overview and involvement requirement to reduce the impact of drug and alcohol abuse on the client so they can lead healthy and productive lives. The goal of the Outpatient Program is to return the chemically dependent individual to a productive and healthy lifestyle through a treatment program that operates in the least restrictive environment and most cost-effective manner.

Our programs are licensed by the Texas Department of Health Services. English appointments are offered both in-person and online.

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Treatment Programs

Our In-Person Treatment Programs

Intake

Admission appointment for treatment programs (two-hour session)

Substance Abuse Evaluation

This is an up to three-hour, one-on-one session between the counselor and client. Please advise the counselor who referred you. This is also available as part of our online treatment program.

Our In-Person Treatment Programs

In our Group Sessions, 3 or more clients and counselor(s) come together with the goal of recovery through self-compassionate resiliency. Formats can include Psychoeducational, Process, and Multi-Family. These sessions are provided both in-person and as part of our online treatment program.

Level I

Level II

Level III

Treatment Programs

Our Innovative, Online Treatment Programs

RMS has developed a comprehensive online substance abuse treatment program to help meet the needs of clients who need to complete a treatment program addressing substance use disorders but have limited ways to fulfill these obligations. Online counseling provides an affordable option for those who have hardships of living in a rural location, have limited resources for childcare or transportation, or just don’t have the means in their community. 

All online sessions include a live counselor and may be either one-to-one or group sessions with other participants. Clients can access the program by computer or smart device to complete all paperwork and then meet with the counselor in an online video session. During group sessions, clients can participate in an interactive setting to talk and see other group members and their counselor to enhance the learning experience. The counselor can see all clients during the group sessions to ensure active participation and learning is achieved.

The online program that Recovery Monitoring Solutions complies with the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The online program that is used provides a secure communication platform that enables the online counselor to meet the requirements of confidential communications with the client and referral source.

Our Intensive Outpatient Program is divided into three phases:

Phase I: Stabilization

In this 20-week program includes Levels I, II, and III for all patients. The client attends evening sessions four times a week, entering a stabilization period where the goal is a balanced life. If the individual is unemployed, he or she must seek employment during this time.

During this first 4-10 weeks of the program, the Stabilization phase includes the following steps:

  • Education on the disease of addiction
  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy
  • Intervention (if the client is in denial)
  • Adoption of new coping skills to deal with everyday problems
  • Dealing with negative feelings (ex: anger management)
  • Relapse prevention
  • Education on the risks and dangers of HIV, AIDS, and STDs
  • Learning new nutritional habits
  • Introduction to 12-Step programs (such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon)
  • Receiving sponsorship in 12-Step programs
  • Locating a home group
  • Family involvement
  • Written task work
  • Life skills training
  • Corrective thinking
  • Referral to outside agencies, if other needs must be met

Before moving on to Phase II the client must:

  • Remain clean and sober
  • Have completed all stabilization task work
  • Attend the required 12-Step meetings
  • Have a home group and a sponsor
  • Be invested in his/her recovery
  • Have a stable work history

Phase II—Tools to Succeed

This 16-week program includes Levels II and III. The client attends evening sessions two times a week for the next 4-10 weeks. During this phase, the client:

  • Begins to embrace a sober lifestyle.
  • Learns about the tools that fortify a sober life
  • Begins to trust the process of group therapy
  • Begins to confront life problems in a group session
  • Completes the 4th and 5th steps of Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous

Group therapy is key because the client begins looking at life on different terms as he or she receives group support and gets to observe other clients’ struggles and successes. At this point, “acting your way into right thinking” becomes an axiom to live by.

In order to move into the final phase of the program, the client must have embraced sobriety and the 12 Step way of life, have a stable job, and be compliant with his or her terms of probation.

Phase III—A Sober Life

Being the final stage for transition into recovery and a healthier way of living, aftercare phase will last 12 and up to 52 weeks and focuses on Level III. This segment meets once per week, for 2 hours in the evenings from 6:00–8:00 PM) on Wednesdays. Clients will attend a 1-hour individual session with their Primary Counselor once a month if needed. The client also attends 12 Step meetings, has a sponsor, solidifies the beginnings of healthy support network and complete the 4th and 5th  Steps. Clients will bring a family member(s) and/or supportive significant other(s) on Family Nights (Second Thursday of the month).

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Cathy Schweitzer

Director of Operations, Division III

Cathy Schweitzer brings over three decades of experience in the criminal justice and behavioral health sectors, with a strong track record in business development, strategic planning, and program coordination. As Director of Operations, Cathy oversees the implementation and optimization of organizational strategies that drive efficiency, growth, and exceptional service delivery. 

Cathy began her career in community supervision, progressively advancing through various roles with the 12th & 278th Judicial District Community Supervision & Corrections Department in Texas. Over a span of 23 years, she served as a Supervision Officer, Supervisor of Supervision Services, and Coordinator of Training and Staff Development. She was also a Regional Training Officer, DWI Education Program Administrator and Instructor, and Victim Impact Coordinator—roles that highlight her leadership in staff development and client education. 

Since 2016, Cathy has served at Recovery Monitoring Solutions in multiple roles where she has been instrumental in strengthening agency partnerships, expanding service programs, and streamlining contract management processes. Her solution-oriented mindset and strong communication skills have been vital in developing new agency programs and enhancing operational workflows. 

Cathy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Corrections and a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, both from Sam Houston State University. Known for being organized, ethical, and resourceful, Cathy is a self-starter who brings clarity, structure, and leadership to every initiative she undertakes.

Jason Lucero

Vice President of Operations

Jason Lucero has accrued over 25 years of justice system experience, including 20 years in the provision of private criminal justice services. Mr. Lucero started his career with other private criminal justice agencies in Colorado and Utah and served as a Probation Officer in the 17th Judicial District in Colorado. He joined the private sector in 2004 with a small emerging company. Since that time, he has implemented multiple contracts and services that helped establish Rocky Mountain Offender Management Systems—now RMS through acquisition and merger—as one of the leading service providers in the industry. Today Jason is vice president of Operations, Division II for RMS, servicing Colorado, New York, and New Mexico. He provides leadership and management to oversee operations, policies/procedures, and quality control while empowering all employees to be successful within the organization. Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Northern Colorado.

Autumn Ledbetter

Vice President of Business Development

Autumn Ledbetter joined Recovery Monitoring Solutions in 2020 after 15 years with Attenti (now Allied Universal), a prominent electronic monitoring equipment manufacturer. Autumn held multiple roles at Attenti, including account management, business development, and Western Regional Manager. In her regional manager role, she oversaw an account management and installer team responsible for all customer service, including training, equipment deployment, and ongoing support for over 70 contracts in the Western United States. With a unique background in educational and instructional leadership, she now leads the Business Development team for Recovery Monitoring Solutions. Autumn holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and broadcasting from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Education from the University of Oklahoma.

William (Will) C. Hajek, CPA

Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

Will Hajek joined Recovery Monitoring Solutions in 2013 as Chief Financial Officer. Will brings more than 17 years of experience as a CFO, with a focus toward controlled growth and team building. Prior to RMS, he served as CFO for Centennial Beverage Group, a retailer and wholesaler of alcoholic beverages in the Dallas market area. Will also has two years of Big Four public accounting experience with Price Waterhouse Coopers and has been a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas since 1994. He graduated with a Master’s in Professional Accounting (MPA) and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Texas in Austin.

Terry Fain

President and General Manager

Terry Fain has more than 30 years of experience in criminal justice. He spent 10 years in the field of offender supervision and community corrections for Dallas County, Texas, providing implementation and oversight of electronic monitoring and domestic violence initiatives. He spent five years establishing and operating offender management systems for a leading electronic monitoring provider before joining Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc. (today SCRAM Systems). In his SCRAM Systems role as Vice President and General Manager for the Western United States and Asia/Pacific, Terry worked closely with government agencies and other service providers worldwide on the development, implementation, and operation of best-practice alcohol monitoring programs. After years of working with RMS as it grew to be the largest SCRAM CAM provider worldwide, he joined the RMS team in 2015. Today he is one of the most recognizable and respected figures in the industry, serving as a consultant to local, state, and national legal and correctional organizations on technology-based strategies for offender accountability. He has shared his expertise with publications such as the Journal of Offender Monitoring on the use of electronic monitoring in domestic violence cases. Terry is a graduate of Texas A&M University with both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA.

Jennifer Ralph

Director of Treatment and Education

Jennifer Ralph is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (L.C.D.C.) with a passion for guiding individuals toward lasting recovery. With extensive experience in adult substance use counseling, Jennifer has worked across various levels of addiction treatment, including Detox, Residential, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and Outpatient programs. She is well-versed in evidence-based therapies and has played a pivotal role in developing and launching treatment programs for two addiction-focused organizations.

Jennifer earned certification through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a facilitator for the DWI Intervention—Repeat Offenders Program, which she led for four years. She also collaborated closely with Dallas County CSCD as part of the S.T.A.C. (Successful Treatment of Addiction through Collaboration) team, helping clients navigate the intersection of treatment and the judicial system.

Julie Trimble

Director of Human Resources

Julie Trimble is an experienced HR leader dedicated to optimizing workforce strategies and employee engagement. Since joining Recovery Monitoring Solutions in 2018, she has transformed hiring, evaluation, and retention processes—helping maintain an employee retention rate above 80%. Julie specializes in streamlining onboarding, training, and workplace culture initiatives. She holds a BA in Public Relations/Advertising from Oral Roberts University and an MBA from Southern Nazarene University.

Rosa Arriaga

Director of Drug Testing Programs

Rosa Arriaga joined Recovery Monitoring Solutions in October 2011 and quickly established herself as a leader in the field of drug testing. In 2012, she was appointed drug patch coordinator, and by 2014, she took on the role of Manager of Drug Testing Programs, overseeing the entire operation. Under her leadership, RMS has expanded its drug testing services to include hair analysis, integrated U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) procedures for commercial industries, and opened ten new drug and alcohol testing facilities across Texas.

A highly credentialed professional, Ms. Arriaga is a Certified DOT Specimen Collector and Instructor, a Certified DOT Breath-Alcohol Testing Technician and Instructor, and holds multiple certifications in specimen collection and drug testing methodologies.

Toni Bellitt

Director of Operations, Division II

After studying the effects of drug addiction at the Michael Saddoris’ Behavioral Neurosicence Research Lab at the University of Colorado, Toni Bellitt pursued a career in mental health and drug-addiction rehabilitation. She joined the private sector as the TASC Program Coordinator for 1st Alliance Treatment services with Rocky Mountain Offender Management Systems (now RMS). Based in Colorado, Toni first served as a regional manager, supervising four mid-level managers across three departments and five locations.

Today she is our director of operations, serving as a liaison to participating government agencies and vendor partners and assisting with corrective action plans and strategies for successful program operations while overseeing a team of 35 operations professionals throughout the organization.

Toni holds a BA in Neuroscience and Psychology and is currently working toward her MBA, both from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Doug Gurley

Director of Operations, Division I

Doug Gurley began working in Recovery Monitoring Solutions’ Billing & Collections Division in 2013 and advanced to Inventory Manager in 2014 after demonstrating an ability to plan and implement a comprehensive inventory accountability system capable of effectively tracking the location of thousands of pieces of equipment assigned to participants from nearly 200 agencies. He successfully implemented and administered multiple special projects, including testing of new products, improvement of regional office operations, and upgrading our defendant information management system software. Doug became our Director of Regional Field Operations in 2017. Doug’s experience includes an award-winning career in international sales and the entrepreneurship of a multimillion-dollar electronics firm. He holds a degree in accounting from Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

Ashley Yager

Director of Technology Programs

Ashley Yager began her career with Recovery Monitoring Solutions as a SCRAM CAM Technician in 2009. Only 19 years of age at the time, she quickly learned every aspect of our industry, our company, and the equipment we rely on to protect the community and provide our contractual partners with the utmost in customer service. In 2010 she transferred to the GPS Division and immediately gained company-wide respect for her work ethic, organizational skills, dedication, loyalty, and unparalleled knowledge of our products and how they are best employed to accomplish our mission. A year later, Ashley was promoted to GPS Division Manager and, in 2016, to Director of Technology Programs. With an unmatched understanding of Continuous Alcohol Monitoring, breath alcohol testing, and GPS location tracking programs—combined with her natural ability to explain the complexities of each monitoring system—Ashley serves as our subject matter expert for staff, our agency customers, and our Original Equipment Manufacturers.