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Privacy Policy

North Carolina Physicians Health Program (NCPHP) is committed to fair information practices and respects the privacy and security of its NCPHP.org users. Our goal is to provide you with a personalized Internet experience that delivers the information, resources, and services most relevant and helpful to you in a safe and secure manner.

This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices for NCPHP.org and applies solely to information collected by this web site. It will notify you of the following:

  • what personal identifying information of yours is collected via NCPHP.org and how and when we might use your information
  • how you can correct any inaccuracies in the information
  • how we protect your information
  • who has access to your information.

Information we collect and how we use it
NCPHP collects certain information from and about users of NCPHP.org in three ways: from our Web server logs, with cookies, and directly from our users.

Web server logs
When you visit NCPHP.org, we may track information to administer the site and analyze its usage. Examples of information we may track include:

  • Your Internet protocol address
  • What kind of browser or computer you use
  • The number of links you click within the site
  • The state or country from which you accessed the site
  • The date and time of your visit
  • The name of your Internet service provider
  • The Web page you linked to our site from
  • The pages you viewed on the site.

Cookies
Cookies are small bits of text that our servers place into a file on your computer’s hard drive, which are used on NCPHP.org. This is done to save your preferences and login information and to provide personalized functionality. You can reject cookies by changing your browser settings, but be aware this will disable some of the functionality on the site.

Personal information users give us
On NCPHP.org, visitors can provide financial donations to support the organization. When you make a donation, we will ask you for some personal information, such as your name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number. We may then contact you with information about other NCPHP.

When you make a donation, we will also request financial information, such as your credit card number. Any financial information we collect is used only to complete the transaction of your donation. If you purchase by credit card, this information may be forwarded to your credit card provider.

Personal information users give us
We only have access to / collect information you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact from you. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone.

We will use your information to respond to you, regarding the reason you contacted us. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfill your request.

Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future to tell you about our services or changes to this privacy policy.

Your access to and control over information provided by you through NCPHP.org
You may opt out of any future contact from us at any time. You can do the following at any time by contacting us via the email address or phone number given on our website:

  • see what data we have about you, if any
  • change/correct any data we have about you
  • have us delete any data we have about you
  • express any concern you have about our use of your data.

Security
We take precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline.

Wherever we collect sensitive information (such as credit card data), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology. You can verify this by looking for a closed lock icon at the bottom of your web browser, or looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the web page.

While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or processing donations) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers/servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment.

Links to other companies’ web sites
Our NCPHP web site may contain links to web sites maintained by companies that are not affiliated with NCPHP. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those sites, and we encourage you to use caution when visiting them. In particular, we recommend you view the privacy policy posted on each site.

Updates
Our Privacy Policy may change from time to time and all updates will be posted and highlighted on this page.

Questions?
If you feel that we are not abiding by this privacy policy or have any questions, contact us immediately via telephone at (919) 870-4480 or via email at cclark@ncphp.org.

Cindy Clark, MSW, LCSW, LCAS

Director of Operations

Cindy Clark joined NCPHP in January 2015, serving in both administrative and clinical roles. She oversees the organization’s financial operations, including participant billing, and manages human resources and general office operations. Additionally, Cindy serves as the primary liaison to the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.

Her clinical work has included treatment for both children and adults in various settings. Prior to joining NCPHP, Cindy spent five years with the North Carolina Pharmacist Recovery Network, the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy’s program for potentially impaired pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students—now managed by NCPHP.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Social and Economic Justice from the University of North Carolina and earned her Master of Social Work from East Carolina University.

Keenan Glasgow, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS, NCC

Director of Field Services / Western Field Coordinator

Keenan Glasgow has been with NCPHP since August 2012 and currently serves as Director of Field Services and Western Field Coordinator. He supervises the statewide Field Coordinator team and monitors participants in the western region of North Carolina.

Keenan has worked in mental health and substance use treatment since 1999 in both direct care and supervisory roles. He earned his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University in 2010.

Jerry Smith, PsyD, LCMHCS, CCS, MAC, NCC, SAP

Clinical Coordinator

Dr. Jerry Smith joined the NCPHP team in August 2020 with over 22 years of experience in mental health and addictions treatment. He previously worked with the Federal Bureau of Prisons for outpatient treatment services and has experience in various environments, including active-duty military/dependent counseling, child/adolescent treatment facilities, community mental health, and addictions treatment.

Dr. Smith obtained his Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology in July 2009 from the University of the Rockies in Colorado and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling in December 2002 from Campbell University in North Carolina.

Jason Thompson, MSW, MHA, MBA

Case Director

Jason Thompson joined NCPHP as a Case Director in November 2025. He conducts screening interviews, coordinates care with treatment facilities, and helps healthcare professionals maintain compliance with licensing boards during monitoring.

Jason earned his Master of Health Adminstration and Master of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Social Work from the University of Louisville. He brings over 22 years of specialized expertise in co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Jason most recently served as the Program Director for Sibcy House, a prominent residential facility focused on the comprehensive assessment and treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.

Moli Jones, MA, LCAS, MAC

Triangle Area Field Coordinator

Moli Jones began working at NCPHP in April 2017 as a Field Coordinator covering the Triangle area. She has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient treatment facility programs, working with several special populations. Moli has experience utilizing integrative treatment approaches developed specifically for PTSD and substance use disorders. She is involved with the North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Federation and actively participates in the NC DMV evaluation program.

Bill Ingraham, CSAC

Eastern Field Coordinator

Bill Ingraham is the Eastern Field Coordinator at NCPHP and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with over 10 years of experience. He has worked in various treatment environments and has served clients including licensed professionals and uniformed personnel.

Bill has also worked with legal systems in both New York and North Carolina, including the Eastern Carolina District federal court drug treatment program. Prior to joining NCPHP in November 2016, he served as a counselor in an outpatient facility and performed assessments for DWI and family court cases.

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Beth Byarlay, MBA

Assistant Director of Operations

Beth Byarlay joined the NCPHP team in August 2015 as Communications and Case Manager and was promoted to Assistant Director of Operations in August 2023. Beth serves as the administrative liaison to the North Carolina Medical Board and is the primary contact for treatment centers. She also coordinates the treatment scholarship funds, oversees fundraising efforts, and manages all marketing and communications initiatives, including the NCPHP website.

Beth holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Megan Hentze

Lead Case Manager

Megan joined NCPHP in May 2024 as a Case Manager. She brings a diverse background in healthcare and social services. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Meredith College in 2008, Megan held various roles, including working as a pharmacy technician. Most recently, she spent seven years serving as a hospital social worker, supporting patients and families through complex care needs and transitions. At NCPHP, Megan draws on her strong organizational skills to support healthcare professionals navigating personal and professional challenges.

Sami Skipwith-Pickard

Case Manager

Sami Skipwith-Pickard joined NCPHP in April 2024 as a Case Manager. In this role, she provides support and guidance to program participants, helping them stay on track with their goals and maintain accountability throughout their recovery journey.

Sami holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She brings a versatile background, having held administrative roles across medical, veterinary, and mental health settings.

Hannah McKinney

Case Manager

Hannah McKinney joined NCPHP as a Case Manager in July 2024. She manages a caseload of program participants, offering consistent support and oversight, processing documentation, and preparing interview reports.

Hannah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from North Carolina State University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at her alma mater. Prior to her role at NCPHP, she worked as a middle school English teacher in the Wake County Public School System.

Jackie Breeze

Administrative Assistant

Jackie Breeze has served as NCPHP’s Administrative Assistant since June 2020. With over 19 years of experience in administrative support, she manages calendars, schedules meetings, prepares reports, answers phones and emails, and assists staff across the organization.

Prior to joining NCPHP, Jackie worked for more than 14 years as an administrative assistant at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), where she supported a large staff with a wide range of tasks.

Clark Gaither, MD, MRO, FAAFP

Medical Director

Dr. Clark Gaither brings extensive personal and clinical experience in addiction, recovery, and physician health to his role as Medical Director at NCPHP. His longstanding involvement with the organization includes service on the Compliance Committee (two consecutive three-year terms), the Board of Directors (2002–2007), as Board Chair (2004–2005) as well as a physician monitor for program participants. Dr. Gaither officially joined the NCPHP team in January 2017.

Dr. Gaither frequently represents the organization through presentations at hospitals, medical practices, and academic institutions across North Carolina. With a 27-year career as a family physician, he has developed specialized expertise in job-related burnout, complementing NCPHP’s mission to support physician well-being.

In his role, Dr. Gaither conducts screening interviews of potential participants and evaluates collateral information. As a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO), he reviews and interprets laboratory drug testing data to ensure accuracy and fairness.

Dr. Gaither earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Lenoir-Rhyne College and a Master’s in Biology from East Carolina University. He graduated from the ECU School of Medicine in 1989 and completed his Family Medicine residency at ECU/PCMH in 1992. In 2010, he was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Emily King, MHS, PA-C

Associate Medical Director

Emily King joined NCPHP in January 2022, playing a pivotal role in participant engagement and program coordination. She serves as the referral liaison for the NCMB, NCBOP, NCVMB, NCBLMHC, as well as North Carolina hospitals, clinics, and self-referrals. Emily conducts initial screenings, develops individualized support plans, and represents NCPHP at conferences statewide.

A practicing psychiatric physician assistant since 2013, Emily earned her Master of Health Science from the Duke PA Program. She holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry and is trained as a First Commitment Examiner. Her clinical experience spans a wide range of diagnoses in both outpatient and high-acuity psychiatric settings.

Emily serves as Vice Chair of the Federation of State Physician Health Programs’ (FSPHP) PEER Committee and is a member of its Research Committee. She remains active with Duke University, serving on its PA admissions committee and contributing to professional development initiatives. Emily holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from Michigan State University and maintains certification as a technologist in chemistry.

Joseph P. Jordan, PhD

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Jordan’s tenure at NCPHP began July of 2007. His terminal degree is a PhD in Counseling and Counseling Education, and he came to NCPHP with over 20 years of experience working in the fields of substance use disorders, mental health, and providing and supervising various levels of treatment for those conditions, including inpatient, outpatient, IOP, and long-term residential. As the current CEO Dr. Jordan is responsible for the overall functioning and management of NCPHP, reporting to the Board of Directors and the various constituency boards that NCPHP serves. He is the current Southeastern Representative to the Federation of State Health Programs (FSPHP) and a member of that organization’s Executive Committee, while also chairing multiple committees for the FSPHP.