Facility Director Lindsay Smith

Lindsay Smith, Facility Director

Lindsay Smith is an accomplished behavioral health leader with ten years of experience in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and mental health services. Currently serving as a Facility Director of an inpatient substance abuse rehabilitation program, Lindsay has built a career grounded in ethical leadership, community collaboration, and client-centered care.

Beginning their professional journey as a part-time behavioral health technician while pursuing higher education, Lindsay steadily advanced through clinical and leadership roles, earning licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor intern in 2016 and becoming a licensed (LCDC) in 2019. Their academic background includes multiple associate degrees in Mental Health Substance Abuse, Youth Counseling, Social Work, and General Academics, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Addictions, completed in 2024.

As a leader and beyond facility operations, Lindsay is deeply engaged in community systems of change. She serves on local mental health boards, collaborates with law enforcement and municipal partners to develop crisis response protocols, and builds strong referral pipelines through partnerships with community organizations. These efforts have resulted in increased admissions, expanded internship opportunities, and improved access to care for underserved populations.

Guided by a social change of identity rooted in Self-Determination Theory, Lindsay approaches leadership with a strong commitment to advocacy, ethical practice, and workforce development. Their work reflects a balance of clinical insight, operational strategy, and a genuine passion for helping individuals and communities achieve sustainable recovery.