D. Lee McGahey
Behavioral Health Executive | Director Behavioral Health Operations | VP Behavioral Health | Clinical Operations | Integrated Behavioral Health | Healthcare Quality & Compliance
- Role
- Executive Director & Lead Behavioral Health Therapist at Love One Another Community Development Center, Inc
- Location
- Nashville, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About D. Lee McGahey
Behavioral health executive with extensive experience leading clinical operations, healthcare quality, regulatory compliance, and system performance improvement across federal healthcare systems, community behavioral health organizations, and higher education institutions.Recognized for building high-reliability behavioral health programs, strengthening regulatory compliance, and implementing data-driven performance management systems that improve patient outcomes and organizational performance.Brings a unique blend of clinical leadership, executive administration, healthcare analytics, and regulatory governance developed through senior leadership roles within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and community behavioral health organizations.Known for cultivating cultures of accountability, patient safety, and continuous improvement while aligning clinical operations with organizational mission, regulatory standards, and financial sustainability.
Experience
Executive Director & Lead Behavioral Health Therapist
Love One Another Community Development Center, Inc
Oct 2017 — Present · Nashville, TN, US
Executive leader of a community-based outpatient behavioral health organization providing counseling services and mental health support to diverse populations.Executive Impact• Directed clinical program development, organizational strategy, and operational leadership for outpatient behavioral health services.• Implemented governance frameworks ensuring regulatory compliance and ethical clinical practice.• Led workforce recruitment, supervision, and development for multidisciplinary clinical staff.• Established organizational policies, quality monitoring systems, and service delivery standards.
Education
Tennessee State University
Master of Science Degree, Counseling: Organizational Counseling
1997 — 2000
Maplewood High School
Diploma, Advanced Placement Honors Courses and College Prep Curriculum
1986 — 1989
Tennessee State University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Higher Education Administration and Supervision
2000 — 2007
Tennessee State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology
1991 — 1996
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