Paul Rains
About Paul Rains
Paul Rains serves as the System Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health at CommonSpirit Health, where he has worked since 2019. He possesses extensive experience in strategic planning and healthcare consulting, particularly in psychiatric and mental health services.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Paul Rains serves as the System Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health at CommonSpirit Health. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization for five years. In this role, he focuses on enhancing behavioral health services across the system, aligning with CommonSpirit's mission to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions.
Education and Expertise
Paul Rains has a strong educational background in psychiatric and mental health nursing. He earned his Master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he studied from 1996 to 2002. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor's degree in the same field at the same institution from 1992 to 1996. Additionally, he holds a Certificate of Achievement in Mental Health Leadership from the University of Southern California, completed in 2006.
Background
Paul Rains has extensive experience in the healthcare sector, particularly in behavioral health. He previously worked at the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency in Modesto, California, for one year from 2005 to 2006. He has also been the President of Dignity Health at St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center since 2006, where he has been involved for 18 years.
Achievements
Paul Rains has expertise in healthcare consulting, particularly for nonprofit organizations. He specializes in the development and delivery of psychiatric and mental health services. His experience includes leading performance improvement initiatives within the hospital and healthcare industry, as well as a history of involvement in clinical research related to behavioral health.