Facilitate mergers and acquisitions for businesses and individuals in the behavioral health sector, representing buyers, sellers, and investors.

Lead a team of professionals in developing an Inpatient/Residential treatment facility in a GCC country, supported by a top international consulting firm through a joint venture.

Completed a six-week assignment to conduct a viability study of the organization, including reviewing financials, processes, procedures, human resources, staffing, competency evaluation, marketing communications, and overall business development.

Managed a team of 50 employees at a boutique, luxury, self-pay, 12-bed residential and IOP treatment facility.Strong believer in the power, development, and investment in human capital.Rebranded the facility from The Beach House Malibu to The Pointe Malibu to address various business issues, working directly with a digital and marketing vendor to revitalize the brand.Oversaw all aspects of marketing communications, including website development, copy, logos, brochures, and exhibit booths, as well as the implementation of SEO, PPC, and social media campaigns.Utilized entrepreneurial skills to establish a center of clinical excellence in the highly competitive behavioral health market.Transformed the facility into a streamlined organization through a systemic approach to organizational management.Developed and managed a successful Admissions and Business Development team, increasing overall census from an average of 40% to 85% capacity.Acted as the face of the business for international and national key referral sources.Recruited and retained top psychiatrists, addictionologists, admissions and business development staff, clinical directors, nurses, primary and family therapists, and operations staff.Facilitated the creation of a forward-thinking treatment environment through ongoing training and development.Regularly consulted with all treatment team members when working with complex clients, families, and referral sources.Hired a nationally recognized Pain Recovery physician to develop a cutting-edge Pain Recovery Program, working closely with the CFO and COO to ensure fiscal responsibility.Established a blueprint for JCAHO accreditation and state licensure renewals.Evaluated needs and supervised the process of physical plant improvements.

Directed clinical operations and program development for a leading private behavioral health organization in Southeast Asia, consisting of 110 residential beds and three international outpatient locations in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Sydney.Liaised with potential investors to promote business growth.Acted as a thought leader in behavioral health, collaborating with admissions, clinical, medical, marketing communications, business development, and human resource teams within the organization.Oversaw all aspects of clinical and medical products and services.Created clinical initiatives to enhance clinicians' skills in evidence-based practices.Engaged and recruited talented individuals for employment opportunities within the organization.Represented the organization at international conferences to raise awareness and develop the business's brand.Promoted the organization as the premier provider of clinical excellence in behavioral health within Southeast Asia.Established and maintained relationships with professional referral sources.

Directed corporate clinical operations and program development for a leading private behavioral health organization, consisting of 260+ residential beds.Provided consultation on all aspects of medical and clinical treatment services at a national level.Collaborated with Executive Team members on mergers and acquisitions, marketing communications, and overall marketing efforts.Recruited and retained senior medical and clinical personnel throughout the organization.Ensured consistent delivery of clinical programming, following and exceeding best clinical practices across all facilities.Developed and supported clinical training programs focused on evidence-based practices.Led the executive team in developing exclusive, de novo, 28-bed, self-pay treatment facilities in Hilton Head, SC, and Key Largo, FL.

Oversaw operations of seven residential addiction and mental health treatment facilities across the US.Collaborated with Executive Team members on Mergers & Acquisitions, contributing to the development of three De Novo facilities in diverse geographic locations.Contributed to the national growth of the organization from three facilities to seven within a 2.5-year period.Advised, staffed, and onboarded numerous senior-level staff members at both the corporate office and facility level.Provided daily consultation to operations and clinical teams at each facility.Collaborated with internal teams to develop a shared EMR system and external marketing communications vendors for branding and creating marketing collateral materials.

Converted and relocated a Florida Model of residential treatment center to a self-contained residential campusManaged a professional team comprised of Physicians, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers and Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Behavioral Health Technicians, Admissions, Marketing, Billing, Human Resources and Facilities Maintenance comprised of approximately 50+ employees. Recruited through networking a highly trained staff and maintained their levels of expertise and professionalism through ongoing significant in-house trainings Through marketing efforts branded, the organization nationally as a center of clinical excellence in behavioral healthEstablished cooperative and reciprocal working relationships with top university based teaching facilitiesCreated and executed marking plans that resulted in an Average Daily Census of 95%Developed and executed on site intensive professional weekends that hosted nationally renowned subject matter experts in the behavioral health arenaA senior member of the Board of Directors