Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners of Franklin, Tennessee, announced today that Kyle Smith, MSW, has joined the organization as the Administrator for its psychiatric care hospitals in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama.
Smith brings nearly a decade of leadership experience in mental health care with a strong track record of advancing quality patient care, regulatory compliance, financial stability, and staff development. He previously served as CEO and Administrator for The Sanctuary at the Woodlands Hospital in Cullman, AL, and as Director of The Mental Health Crisis Unit and Senior Care Center for the North Alabama Shoals Hospital in Muscle Shoals, AL. Kyle also served previously as the Administrator for the Unity Psychiatric Care Huntsville location from 2021 to 2023.
“We are fortunate to be able to bring Kyle back to Unity and to expand his leadership to Bridgeport,” said Lisa Hogan, VP of Operations of Unity Psychiatric Care. “He brings an exceptional blend of leadership and compassion to his role. His deep understanding of mental health care, combined with a commitment to operational excellence, ensures that every patient receives not only high-quality treatment but also genuine care and respect.”
In his role, Smith will oversee all operational aspects of both hospitals, including clinical quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and workforce leadership. His focus is on creating safe, efficient, and compassionate environments where patients receive the support they need and care teams are empowered to deliver exceptional outcomes.
“Healthcare operations and social work go hand in hand,” said Smith. “Leading teams that serve our most vulnerable populations is not just my role – it’s my greatest privilege.”
Kyle Smith is a graduate of Boston College and holds a master’s degree in social work with concentrations in Mental Health, Social Innovation, and Leadership. In addition to his healthcare leadership experience, he has worked as a college professor. Outside of work, Smith enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. Some of his favorite places he has visited were Duluth, MN on a Northern Lights/ Great Lakes expedition and studying abroad in Tanzania.
About Unity Psychiatric Care at Huntsville
Unity Psychiatric Care at Huntsville is a 20-bed specialty hospital for adults age 55 and older. All rooms are private and admissions are accepted 24 hours a day. Unity Psychiatric Care also operates hospitals in Bridgeport, AL, and in Clarksville, Columbia, Martin and Memphis, Tenn. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com.
About Unity Psychiatric Care at Bridgeport
Unity Psychiatric Care at Bridgeport is a 21-bed specialty hospital for adults age 18 and older. All rooms are private and admissions are accepted 24 hours a day. Unity Psychiatric Care also operates hospitals in Huntsville, AL, and in Clarksville, Columbia, Martin and Memphis, Tenn. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com.
About American Health Partners
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, American Health Partners delivers innovative models of care that improve outcomes for seniors nationwide. Through its American Health Plans division, the company operates provider-owned Medicare Advantage Institutional Special Needs Plans (ISNPs) in 14 states with more than 45 partners, bringing coordinated, proactive care to long term care residents. Its TruHealth division extends this impact by integrating on-site medical care and advanced care coordination across all payor models. Additional operations include Unity Psychiatric Care, with six hospitals in Tennessee and Alabama, and AmPharm, a long-term care pharmacy serving four states. For more information, visit AmHealthPartners.com
