Lakeside Behavioral Health System Appoints David Morris as New CEO
Lakeside Behavioral Health System announced the appointment of David Morris, LSW, MBA as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective today. Morris succeeds Joy Golden, who announced her retirement in June 2024 after 24 successful years of leadership at Lakeside.
Morris is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years’ experience in the behavioral health sector including holding CEO roles at facilities and operations across eight states. Most recently, Morris served as CEO for six years at Mind Care Solutions, a national provider of telepsychiatry serving healthcare and hospital environments.
Prior to that, Morris held leadership positions including at successful startup operations for two behavioral hospitals in Colorado and leading five hospital turn-around operations as CEO across six states. Earlier in his career, Morris served as Group CEO, providing multi-facility oversight of behavioral health hospitals in the West Texas and the north Dallas area. Morris’ clinical background combined with his leadership approach positioned these hospitals as leaders in their respective markets by providing consistent quality care.
“I am looking forward to joining the team at Lakeside and privileged to be part of its established legacy in this multi-state region,” said Morris.
Morris holds a BA in Psychology from Louisiana Tech University, a MSW from the University of Arkansas and an MBA from Colorado State University.
About Lakeside Behavioral Health System
For over 55 years, Lakeside Behavioral Health System has provided specialized behavioral health care and addiction treatment in a welcoming environment for people in search of healing. Our 37-acre campus, located in Memphis, Tennessee, features a newly renovated, 365-bed facility designed to make recovery an accessible, effective reality in the lives of our patients.
Our core values are respect, integrity, accountability, honesty, community, teamwork, and service. These values shape every effort we make on behalf of our patients, our staff, and our community. We demonstrate professionalism and excellence at every point of service. We practice teamwork, passionately believing that comprehensive treatment requires a team of compassionate experts. Providing hope and healing since 1969. Learn more: https://lakesidebhs.com/