Our Team

Jen Schoonmaker, RN

Clinical Program Director

Jen started her career in healthcare at the age of 17 at Fairview Hospital where she operated the switchboard. She worked in various departments at the hospital and eventually pursued a degree in nursing, graduating with an associate degree from Maria College (Albany NY) in 2004. Jen comes to Riverbrook with experience in a variety of settings including labor & delivery, emergency medicine, and information technology. She spent nine years working in detox at an alcohol and drug treatment facility eventually becoming the Director of Nursing. In 2024, Jen joined Riverbrook as Clinical Program Director.

“There is a true sense of community and family which I felt the first time I walked through the front door. There is so much love, kindness, encouragement, and support amongst everyone. Riverbrook is such a magical place, and I am so thankful they chose me to be part of it. I feel at home and as though I’m exactly where I’m meant to be!”