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MAUREEN WOMACK

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Strategic and visionary behavioral health executive with 27+ years of leadership experience in for-profit and nonprofit systems. Proven success in leading hospital startups, growing census, improving outcomes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Expert in integrated care, CalAIM, managed care environments, system expansion, and turnaround leadership. Known for building high-performing teams, securing community trust, and transforming behavioral health systems through mission-driven, equity-focused strategies.

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Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Consultant

Ascend Behavioral Health Solutions
01.2013 - Current
  • Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
  • Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through comprehensive research and analysis of industry trends.
  • Developed innovative strategies to address complex business challenges, resulting in increased profitability for clients.
  • Presented findings and recommendations to executive-level stakeholders, effectively communicating key insights and action plans.
  • Assisted in launching new behavioral health facilities
  • Mock Audits for TJC
  • Developed Plans of Corrections for TJC and State Deficiencies
  • Facilitated workshops with clients to identify pain points, establish goals, and define actionable steps towards achieving desired outcomes.

Chief Executive Officer

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2025
  • - Increased average daily census by 40% in 12 months through referral alignment and program optimization.
  • - Developed and implemented a multi-year strategic plan aligned with board vision and market trends.
  • - Expanded service lines (e.g., crisis stabilization, dual-diagnosis) to meet high-acuity needs.
  • - Ensured regulatory compliance across CMS, Joint Commission, and California licensing agencies.
  • - Strengthened community partnerships to support access, reduce stigma, and advance integrated care.

Chief Executive Officer

Alvarado Parkway Institute
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • - Oversaw operations of 67-bed psychiatric hospital and 3 outpatient centers serving 500+ clients.
  • - Achieved sustained financial growth while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
  • - Implemented enterprise-wide performance metrics and DEI-focused workforce initiatives.
  • - Served as primary liaison with stakeholders, including ownership group and county leadership.

System Director of Behavioral Health

Bozeman Health
12.2019 - 01.2022
  • - Led systemwide behavioral health strategy across 20+ primary care clinics.
  • - Opened a behavioral health urgent care center in partnership with Gallatin Mental Health.
  • - Chaired Gallatin County Task Force on Crisis Redesign, transforming local crisis response.
  • - Expanded access to rural psychiatry via telehealth and embedded provider models.

Chief Executive Officer (Hospital Startups & Operations)

Various Locations
11.2013 - 11.2019
  • - Launched multiple psychiatric hospitals from ground-up (Tucson, Tacoma, Vicksburg).
  • - Built business models, secured licensure/accreditation, and led executive recruitment.
  • - Opened adolescent and geriatric units aligned with community needs.
  • - Developed HIT infrastructure and managed care agreements to ensure sustainability.

Education

M.S. - Psychology

University of South Alabama

B.S. - Psychology & Sociology

University of South Alabama

LEAD Program - undefined

University of Virginia

Certificate - High Performance Collaboration

Northwestern University

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Multi-site management
  • Regulatory oversight
  • Proficient in survey compliance
  • Strategic development
  • Crisis & Urgent Care Models
  • Integrated behavioral health services
  • Financial performance management
  • Equity advocacy
  • Contract negotiation in healthcare
  • Government liaison expertise
  • System launch expertise
  • Patient safety management
  • Employee talent development

Affiliations

  • National Council for Mental Wellbeing
  • National Association of Behavioral Healthcare
  • NeuroLeadership Institute

BOARD & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Chair, Gallatin County Task Force on Crisis Redesign

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2025

Chief Executive Officer

Alvarado Parkway Institute
01.2022 - 12.2023

System Director of Behavioral Health

Bozeman Health
12.2019 - 01.2022

Chief Executive Officer (Hospital Startups & Operations)

Various Locations
11.2013 - 11.2019

Senior Consultant

Ascend Behavioral Health Solutions
01.2013 - Current

B.S. - Psychology & Sociology

University of South Alabama

LEAD Program - undefined

University of Virginia

Certificate - High Performance Collaboration

Northwestern University

M.S. - Psychology

University of South Alabama

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