David Kent Lee, Ph.D.

CEO
St. Louis, MO
Cell: 314-302-2523
E-mail: dklphd@aol.com
Linkedin Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidklee

Summary: Results-driven health care professional with over 15 years experience, offering a verifiable
career track record of successfully propelling behavioral health care organizations to operational efficiencies
and clinical excellence. Outstanding ability to effectively identify opportunities and provide tactical
operational solutions.

WORK EXPERIENCE

American Addiction Centers, Dallas, TX 2012 -2014
CEO The Greenhouse
Responsible for the overall operations of the Greenhouse, a 70 bed, for-profit, dual diagnosis
residential treatment center for individuals experiencing alcohol and drug addiction
Provided operational oversight for 800 admissions annually
Led and directed the delivery of treatment services resulting in increased patient satisfaction scores
by 6%
Recruited physicians in target specialty areas and increased employee retention by 8%
Coordinated medical staff participation in new facility ventures and developed new areas for program
development
Supervised all departments including, medical, nursing, operations, clinical, facilities, housekeeping,
kitchen & business development

SpecialCare Hospital Management Corporation, St. Louis, MO 2010 - 2012
Regional Director of Operations
Managed the delivery of all alcohol & drug detox services for 14 hospital based programs in 6 states
Provided total operational oversight for 5,500 hospital admissions annually, and oversaw all clinical,
operational, account management & marketing departments
Administratively supervised 45 physicians and the delivery of their services and monitored all
implementation related activities for new hospital contracts
Served as the senior point of contact with hospital Medical Directors & CEOs, managed a staff of 65
employees and provided oversight on all HR issues
In 2011 increased revenue by 6%, increased hospital census by 7%, and decreased claims denials by
9%
Managed all Profit & Loss operations for a $10 million annual budget

Magellan Health Services, St. Louis, MO 1994 - 2009
Director of Clinical Operations [2001-2009]
Supervised 9 Regional Managers & 124 clinical staff located in 70 offices across the United States
Authored program policy and procedure manual, implemented CQI initiatives to improve clinical
outcomes, and created nationwide risk management protocols
Seamlessly revised Magellans staffing analysis resulting in a decrease of $600,000 to the programs
budget
Authored clinical processes which led to a 13% increase in client satisfaction rates

Clinical Manager [1994-2001]
Provided clinical management for all mental health and substance abuse services for 220,000 eligible
employees
Managed all levels of clinical care for clients receiving outpatient & EAP services
Provided oversight to 32 Magellan clinical offices that delivered mental health and substance abuse
services
Managed contract deliverables and strategically aligned clinical services to ensure program
excellence
Redesigned the authorization of care process which resulted in a 12% increase in client satisfaction

Family Therapy Institute, St. Louis, MO 1990 - 1993
Adjunct Faculty Member
Taught Courses in:
Utilizing Brief Therapy Techniques in Systems Therapy
Treatment Approaches with Couples & Families
Systemic Family Therapy

Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa, OK 19 85 - 1987
Therapist
Provided clinical services on the inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse units
Participated in clinical staffings, QI, and utilization and review committees
Marketed program services to local community
Taught the family education program
Assisted with regulatory compliance for JCAHO & CARF accreditations

EDUCATION
Century University 1992

Post Graduate Certificate in Marital & Family Therapy 1989
Family Therapy Institute, St. Louis, MO

MSW in Social Work 1985
Washington University

B.A. in Social Work 1980
Washburn University

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Proven track record in the operations of addiction services
Behavioral health care expertise
Executive experience in the management of psychiatric & addiction treatment
Excellent in healthcare management