Chris Diamond is instrumental in leading Discovery’s growth as it emerges as a national leader in measurement-based care, with demand intensifying for behavioral health service providers that can challenge typical rates of relapse through data-informed care and innovation. 

Chris joined Discovery to develop and launch the Professional Psychiatric Services (PPS) division focused on interventional psychiatry including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) services. As Division President he expanded Discovery’s psychiatric services and TMS footprint to over 20 locations in 5 states while growing the organization’s telehealth services. His PPS work included growth through De novo start-up and acquisition. In 2022 Chris was appointed to lead DBH Business Development and Mergers and Acquisitions.

 A veteran of the behavioral healthcare industry, Chris has nearly 35 years of experience in direct care, clinical care and facility leadership. Prior to joining Discovery, he has served as CEO at facilities in Arizona, California, and Texas. His work includes 13 years with Universal Health Services and six years with PSI/Acadia.  He also helped grow Meadows Behavioral Healthcare through facility leadership, division strategy and acquisition between 2013 and 2020, holding positions as CEO of Remuda Ranch, President and CEO of Sunspire Health and MBH Chief Development Officer. 

Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Chris received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and completed graduate school coursework in education psychology from Temple University in Philadelphia.