KNOXVILLE - Covenant Health has named Gabriela (Gaby) Barth as vice president of behavioral health services. Barth recently joined the organization and will provide leadership for behavioral health services across Covenant Health.

	Covenant Health's Vice President of Behavioral Health, Gabriela (Gaby) Barth.

Barth brings nearly a decade of healthcare leadership experience spanning hospital administration, physician relations, business development and strategy in both acute care and behavioral health settings. Throughout her career, she has worked with healthcare organizations to strengthen operations, support growth initiatives and enhance the delivery of high-quality patient care.

She earned both her Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Healthcare Administration degree from Tulane University. Most recently, Barth served as an interim chief executive officer with Acadia Healthcare, where she provided leadership for behavioral health hospital operations. Prior to that, she completed Acadia Healthcare's CEO-in-Training program and held leadership roles in business development, physician relations and hospital administration across behavioral health and acute care settings.

As vice president of behavioral health services, Barth will provide strategic leadership for behavioral health services across Covenant Health, helping guide operational excellence, growth initiatives and access to high-quality behavioral healthcare throughout the region.

"Gabriela brings a strong background in healthcare leadership and a deep commitment to supporting caregivers and patients," said Mike Belbeck, executive vice president of operations for Covenant Health. "Her experience in both acute care and behavioral health, combined with her collaborative leadership style, will be a tremendous asset as we continue strengthening behavioral health services throughout our region."

Barth said Covenant Health's commitment to compassionate care and its focus on serving local communities drew her to the organization.

"What stood out to me about Covenant Health is the organization's commitment to its mission and the people it serves," Barth said. "I am excited to join this team and look forward to working alongside caregivers, providers and leaders who are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families throughout East Tennessee."

Originally from Connecticut, Barth is relocating to Knoxville from South Florida with her husband, Jason.

Covenant Health is a Tennessee-based healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. As a not-for-profit health system, we are dedicated to being the region’s premier healthcare network through service, community and innovation. We provide patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence and strive to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers and communities. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has more than 14,000 compassionate caregivers, expert clinicians and dedicated employees and volunteers. Learn more at CovenantHealth.com.