Catie Jackson, PsyD

Dr. Catie Jackson, PsyD, is the Chief Clinical Officer at Deer Oaks Behavioral Health, where she oversees clinical operations, strategic corporate relationships, behavioral health strategy, and electronic health record (EHR) implementation across multiple states. Since joining Deer Oaks in 2004 after working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, she has helped expand and strengthen integrated behavioral health services in post-acute care settings throughout the country.

Dr. Jackson works closely with clinical teams and operational leaders to support quality care, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and effective behavioral health services in the LTC setting. She also leads initiatives focused on clinical technology, workflow improvement, and provider training.

She earned bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Texas Tech University and completed both her Master of Science and Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology at Baylor University.

Throughout her career, Dr. Jackson has remained committed to professional education, clinician mentorship, and community involvement. She has volunteered with rape crisis and domestic violence programs, served on boards including The Baylor Line and Psychologists in Long Term Care, and presented nationally on topics related to behavioral health, aging services, and clinical care in post-acute settings.

In addition to her leadership role, Dr. Jackson oversees Deer Oaks’ post-doctoral residency training program, helping mentor and develop behavioral health clinicians working with older adults and medically complex populations.