Selena M. Schmidt
Shelby Township
Summary
Dynamic and data-driven Behavioral Health Executive with over 20 years of experience leading high-performing teams and integrated behavioral health service lines across major health systems, including Henry Ford Health and Ascension Health. Proven track record of driving operational excellence, clinical quality, and financial growth—growing service line revenue by 125% ($168M to $379M), improving clinical efficiency by 12%, and cutting $7.4M in annual overhead. Visionary leader skilled in change management, value-based care, and strategic system integration, with a relentless focus on innovation, compliance, and community-centered care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Behavioral Health & Community Health (Concurrent Role Focused on System Integration)
Henry Ford Health
Detroit
10.2024 - Current
- Lead the system-wide EPIC implementation, enhancing care coordination, documentation standards, and data analytics.
- Drive cross-system integration strategy with Ascension, aligning 676 behavioral health staff to unified workflows.
- Design and implement strategic planning for performance metrics and quality improvement post-merger.
- Translate strategic integration plans into operational roadmaps ensuring continuity of care across legacy systems.
- Evaluate and optimize post-integration clinical KPIs, adapt rollout plans to sustain outcomes and minimize disruption.
Founder & Principal Consultant
TRIO Behavioral Health Consulting, LLC
Detroit
11.2023 - Current
- Opened a CMS-compliant psychiatric care center, achieving Joint Commission accreditation in under 14 days.
- Secured over $500K in grant funding to expand behavioral health access in underserved communities.
- Consulted on behavioral health acquisitions, identifying $1.3M in operational inefficiencies.
- Led EHR transitions that reduced billing errors by 37% and improved documentation compliance by 42%.
- Supported community agencies with COVID-era staffing optimization, infrastructure compliance, and grant strategy.
Vice President, Behavioral Health Services – National Scope
Ascension Health
St Louis
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Launched 3 new outpatient programs, increasing annual patient access by 4,000 and driving revenue from $168M to $379M (125% growth).
- Consolidated and standardized operations across Michigan-based inpatient and outpatient services, generating $6.6M in annual savings.
- Introduced a peer-review system for clinical documentation, boosting insurance claim recovery accuracy to 73%.
- Founded and chaired Governance Councils at both the Michigan and National levels, establishing scalable best practices.
- Led national standardization and scalability of behavioral health operations across 12 states, supporting local market leadership.
Director, Behavioral Health Services – Michigan Market
Ascension Health
Detroit
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Spearheaded clinical and operational transformation across 16 hospitals, laying the groundwork for national expansion.
- Delivered measurable growth across service lines: inpatient (+11%), outpatient (+15%), and SUD (+22%).
- Piloted population health strategies to address access disparities, improving patient engagement by 17%.
- Guided statewide rollout of operational standards and care models with 98% adoption among leadership teams.
- Established quality improvement teams enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration and treatment adherence by 25%.
Manager, Behavioral Health Clinical Operations
Ascension Health
Detroit
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Facilitated integration between behavioral health and community health, aligning programs and reporting systems.
- Conducted EHR workflow training, improving clinical documentation compliance and audit readiness.
- Supported quality reporting initiatives across service lines, reducing reporting discrepancies by 34%.
- Liaised with local health departments and FQHCs to strengthen care for high-risk populations.
- Led state survey preparations and implemented corrective actions that sustained Joint Commission readiness.
Corporate Director of Behavioral Health
Meridian Health Plan (Managed Care Organization)
Detroit
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Scaled managed Medicaid and Medicare behavioral health services across four states, covering 250,000+ members.
- Developed and implemented behavioral health policy manuals aligned with evolving state regulations.
- Co-authored winning RFPs, securing major Medicaid contracts in states like New Hampshire.
- Initiated utilization processes that reduced unnecessary inpatient admissions by 17%.
- Piloted tele-behavioral health services, increasing access for rural populations by 28%.
Clinical Director
Entech Medical Staffing
Troy
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Enhanced home health protocols and compliance procedures for behavioral health patients.
- Mentored nursing staff, leading to a 20% increase in patient satisfaction scores.
- Created documentation guides aligned with CMS and Joint Commission standards.
- Introduced reporting protocols that reduced critical event response times by 40%.
- Delivered psychiatric care across various home health environments, focusing on integrated care planning.
Director of Clinical Services
Behavioral Center of Michigan
Warren
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed acute psychiatric patient loads in high-volume inpatient settings.
- Standardized insurance coordination processes, reducing claim denials and reimbursement delays.
- Recruited and trained clinical teams, leading to stronger continuity of care.
- Reduced admission processing time by 18% through streamlined workflows.
- Developed family education programs to aid patient reintegration and reduce readmission.
Administrator
Allegiance Home Health Care
Michigan
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Implemented cloud-based tracking systems for finance, compliance, and patient care operations.
- Developed standard operating procedures to improve documentation and licensure preparedness.
- Coordinated onboarding for nurses and aides, resulting in improved quality metrics.
- Consulted on strategic growth, resulting in licensing expansion across multiple counties.
- Directed remote scheduling and care coordination, improving client satisfaction by 32%.
Education
Doctor of Behavioral Health -
Cummings Graduate Institute For Behavioral Health
Tempe, AZ, United States09.2024
Master of Nursing - Psychiatric: Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI, United States08.2018
Bachelor of Science -
Oakland University
Rochester, MI, United States05.2002
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Change Leadership & Management
- Financial Oversight & Budget Optimization
- Health System Integration
- Psychiatric & Mental Health Services
- Integrated Behavioral Health Models
- Addiction & Trauma-Informed Care
- Inpatient & Outpatient Program Development
- Regulatory Compliance (CMS, Joint Commission)
- Electronic Health Record Optimization
- Lean Process Improvement
- Accreditation & Risk Management
- Board Relations & Governance
- Staff engagement and leadership development
- Grant Writing & Funding Acquisition
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), 12/01/25
- Lean Leadership Certificate, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, 12/01/21
- Board Certification, Holistic Bachelor Nursing (HBN-BC), 03/01/19, 03/01/28
- Board Certification, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), 12/01/19, 12/01/28
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, 2002 – present
- Michigan Nursing Association, MNA, 2002 – present
- Brain Injury Association of Michigan, BIAMI, 2010 – present
- Michigan Home Health Association, MHHA, 2005–2011
- Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness, PAIMI
- Michigan Public Policy Committee, 2014 – present
- Disability Rights Michigan (formally Michigan Protection and Advocacy, MPAS), board member, 2013 – 2023
- Michigan Children's Special Services Committee, 2018–2023
- The American Holistic Nursing Association (AHNA), 2016 – present
- Macomb County Community Mental Health Board of Commissioners
- Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners (MICNP), 2017 – present
- American Psychiatric Nurse Association (APNA), 2017 – present
- American Nurses Association (ANA), 2017 – present
- Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI), 2018 – present
- Michigan Health Association (MHA) Behavioral Health Council, 2019 – present
- One Voice Suicide Prevention, board member, 2019–present
- American Association for Emergency Psychiatry, 2019 – present
Timeline
Vice President, Behavioral Health & Community Health (Concurrent Role Focused on System Integration)
Henry Ford Health
10.2024 - Current
Founder & Principal Consultant
TRIO Behavioral Health Consulting, LLC
11.2023 - Current
Vice President, Behavioral Health Services – National Scope
Ascension Health
01.2022 - 09.2024
Director, Behavioral Health Services – Michigan Market
Ascension Health
01.2019 - 01.2022
Manager, Behavioral Health Clinical Operations
Ascension Health
01.2017 - 01.2019
Corporate Director of Behavioral Health
Meridian Health Plan (Managed Care Organization)
01.2014 - 01.2017
Clinical Director
Entech Medical Staffing
01.2013 - 01.2014
Director of Clinical Services
Behavioral Center of Michigan
01.2012 - 01.2013
Administrator
Allegiance Home Health Care
01.2010 - 01.2012
Doctor of Behavioral Health -
Cummings Graduate Institute For Behavioral Health
Master of Nursing - Psychiatric: Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science -
Oakland University
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