Behavioral Health Leader Maria L. Talamo, MA RN NEA-BC EDAC LSSYB FACHE
- DCCS Consulting
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
CNO, Behavioral Health & Hospital Operations
Experienced behavioral health and hospital operations leader with a proven record in state system transformation, program design, regulatory compliance, and workforce stabilization. Skilled at building sustainable models to strengthen care delivery, compliance readiness, and financial performance across behavioral health service lines.
Behavioral Health and Operational Accomplishments Include:
Successfully led multi-million dollar turnarounds at public and private behavioral health hospitals, boosting census and EBITDA within months.
Led operational turnaround at a state psychiatric hospital, improving RN coverage from 69% to 84% and LPN coverage from 65% to 93% within six months.
Developed student nurse internship and apprenticeship programs to expand the behavioral health workforce pipeline.
Achieved zero deficiencies in a Joint Commission triennial survey for both hospital and behavioral health accreditation.
Designed staffing models for large-scale replacement psychiatric hospitals, aligning with legislative and funding approvals.
Reduced mandatory overtime by rebuilding recruiting pipelines and securing contract coverage for critical positions.
Collaborated with medical, nursing, and clinical teams to enhance suicide screening, treatment planning, and compliance with national patient safety goals.
Spearheaded ARPA grant application to fund maternal mental health, aligning clinical development with public health and funding opportunities.
Transforming State Behavioral Health Systems
Maria partners with state health systems to stabilize operations, optimize staffing, and ensure compliance while advancing patient-centered behavioral health care. She brings a record of measurable outcomes and readiness to support system-wide improvements.
To learn more about Maria Talamo, Behavioral Health Consultant:
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DCCS Interim Management & Permanent Search
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