John Driscoll

Since joining Caron in 2023, John has been instrumental in shaping the foundation of Caron’s Neurorestorative Approach to care, a groundbreaking initiative that integrates science and compassion to enhance treatment outcomes. He has also been a driving force in creating a financially sustainable organization and fostering an environment where people love to work. A passionate advocate for reducing the stigma surrounding substance use disorders, John is dedicated to advancing the science of addiction treatment and improving access to care.

With over 30 years of experience in the addiction treatment field, John brings a wealth of expertise to his role. His career spans a range of leadership positions, from counselor to overseeing recovery services at the Senior Vice President level. In that role, he managed a comprehensive continuum of care, including intake, clinical assessments, residential and outpatient services across multiple locations -- as well as alumni and volunteer programs that served more than 25,000 patients annually. Earlier in his career, he founded and directed a long-term treatment program for women and their children in Chicago’s inner city. Most recently, John worked as a consultant, partnering with addiction treatment center executives to enhance patient care, employee engagement, and operational efficiency.

John is regarded as a national leader shaping the future of addiction treatment. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) and as Chair of the NAATP Foundation for Recovery Science and Education (FoRSE). He is also a member of the Anonymous Health Charter Council.

Previously, John served as Chair of NAATP and held several prominent leadership roles across the field, including positions on the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Coalition for National Clinical Criteria Steering Committee, The Joint Commission’s Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation Advisory Council, and Aetna’s Behavioral Health and Addiction Advisor Committee. He also served as Chair of the Board at St. Croix Health, a rural critical access hospital system in northwest Wisconsin.

John holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from Northern Michigan University and completed graduate coursework in clinical psychology at Marquette University. He earned his MBA from Hamline University in 2008 and was previously a licensed alcohol and drug counselor in Minnesota.