Dr. Chris Carson
About Dr. Chris Carson
Dr. Chris Carson: Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Dr. Chris Carson is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of his current venture. His career in psychiatric services spans several decades, beginning in 1993. He has consistently taken on leadership roles to advance mental health care services, emphasizing the development of crisis intervention programs and behavioral health systems.
Leadership at John Peter Smith Hospital
Dr. Chris Carson started his career in psychiatric services as the medical director of the psychiatric emergency department at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, beginning in 1993. His early work in acute psychiatric services laid the groundwork for his future initiatives in mental health care.
Crisis Unit Creation in Tarrant County
Dr. Chris Carson led the creation of the first crisis unit aimed at serving the public behavioral health system in Tarrant County. This initiative was a significant milestone in providing accessible mental health crisis intervention services for the community.
Development of Crisis Center at Green Oaks Hospital
At Green Oaks Hospital in Dallas, Dr. Chris Carson developed a specialized crisis center and served as its medical director until 2005. His efforts were pivotal in addressing acute psychiatric needs and providing supportive crisis management in the Dallas area.
Leadership Roles at Beacon Health Options
Dr. Chris Carson has held various leadership roles at Beacon Health Options, including Regional Chief Medical Officer and the National Medical Director for Utilization Management. In these capacities, he was responsible for the oversight of medical management for all at-risk accounts nationwide, influencing the standards and practices of behavioral health services on a large scale.