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Caritas Care Solutions is privileged to be guided by a leadership team whose exceptional qualifications are matched only by their unwavering commitment to our mission. Our leaders combine extensive expertise with a sincere passion for making a positive difference, driving our organization to new heights in service to those who need it most.

Jason Barrett

President & CEO - Founder/Chairman

Jason is a seasoned expert in human services, specializing in post-acute care and servant leadership. With experience in both private and non-profit sectors, he excels in developing strategic initiatives that prioritize long-term retention, profitability, and strong client relationships.

As an organizational leader, Jason is dedicated to cultivating high-performing teams and championing a positive corporate culture. He holds extensive credentials, including certifications from the Board for Specialty Certifications, the Institution for Credentialing Excellence, and the American Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Additionally, he is licensed by the California Board of Nursing, highlighting his comprehensive healthcare expertise.

Recently appointed as a certified Trauma-Informed Care trainer for the Kentucky Department of Behavioral Health, Jason also possesses clinical training and a certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education. His professional qualifications are further distinguished by his role as a Certified Targeted Case Manager for the State of Kentucky and his national board certification in Case Management through the Commission on Case Management.

Jason's thought leadership in the field is evidenced by his four-year tenure on the National Council of Hospice and Palliative Care Professionals’ Steering Committee for the NHPCO, and he has been honored with the distinguished title of Kentucky Colonel - Kentucky's highest civilian designation.

His strengths lie in facilitating organizational change, creating diverse service lines, and developing inclusive community partnerships. Jason's approach is rooted in high-reliability performance, competitive positioning, and an unwavering commitment to service excellence, particularly for vulnerable populations.

With a multifaceted background that includes de novo start-ups, acquisitions, and joint ventures, Jason has also developed innovative models for community partnerships and complex provider networks. This breadth of expertise positions him as a uniquely qualified leader in the evolving landscape of human services and healthcare management.

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Jason is a seasoned expert in human services, specializing in post-acute care and servant leadership. With experience in both private and non-profit sectors, he excels in developing strategic initiatives that prioritize long-term retention, profitability, and strong client relationships.

As an organizational leader, Jason is dedicated to cultivating high-performing teams and championing a positive corporate culture. He holds extensive credentials, including certifications from the Board for Specialty Certifications, the Institution for Credentialing Excellence, and the American Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Additionally, he is licensed by the California Board of Nursing, highlighting his comprehensive healthcare expertise.

Recently appointed as a certified Trauma-Informed Care trainer for the Kentucky Department of Behavioral Health, Jason also possesses clinical training and a certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education. His professional qualifications are further distinguished by his role as a Certified Targeted Case Manager for the State of Kentucky and his national board certification in Case Management through the Commission on Case Management.

Jason's thought leadership in the field is evidenced by his four-year tenure on the National Council of Hospice and Palliative Care Professionals’ Steering Committee for the NHPCO, and he has been honored with the distinguished title of Kentucky Colonel - Kentucky's highest civilian designation.

His strengths lie in facilitating organizational change, creating diverse service lines, and developing inclusive community partnerships. Jason's approach is rooted in high-reliability performance, competitive positioning, and an unwavering commitment to service excellence, particularly for vulnerable populations.

With a multifaceted background that includes de novo start-ups, acquisitions, and joint ventures, Jason has also developed innovative models for community partnerships and complex provider networks. This breadth of expertise positions him as a uniquely qualified leader in the evolving landscape of human services and healthcare management.

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Kyle May

Chief Clinical Officer

Kyle May, LPCC-S, serves as Chief Clinical Officer for Caritas Care Solutions, our nonprofit behavioral health organization. Kyle is one of fewer than 100 Certified Financial Therapists in the nation — a distinction that reflects his rare ability to bridge mental health and financial wellbeing, two areas that are deeply intertwined but too often treated separately. He brings a wealth of clinical experience and a career-long focus on serving diverse and underserved populations to this role.

Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Morehead State University and a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson College. He has worked as a therapist since 2011 and has specialized in trauma therapy since 2014, training in evidence-based models including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). As a Certified Financial Therapist™, he also brings a specialized lens to how financial stress, trauma, and behavior intersect — helping clients and organizations address the whole picture of wellbeing, not just one piece of it.

Throughout his career, Kyle has shown a consistent commitment to marginalized communities: he founded a nonprofit creating safe spaces for underserved groups in Eastern Kentucky, and established Open Doors Counseling Center to expand access to diverse populations across the state. He also serves on the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, helping shape standards for the profession statewide.

Kyle continues to lead Open Doors alongside his role at Caritas.


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Kyle May, LPCC-S, serves as Chief Clinical Officer for Caritas Care Solutions, our nonprofit behavioral health organization. Kyle is one of fewer than 100 Certified Financial Therapists in the nation — a distinction that reflects his rare ability to bridge mental health and financial wellbeing, two areas that are deeply intertwined but too often treated separately. He brings a wealth of clinical experience and a career-long focus on serving diverse and underserved populations to this role.

Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Morehead State University and a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson College. He has worked as a therapist since 2011 and has specialized in trauma therapy since 2014, training in evidence-based models including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). As a Certified Financial Therapist™, he also brings a specialized lens to how financial stress, trauma, and behavior intersect — helping clients and organizations address the whole picture of wellbeing, not just one piece of it.

Throughout his career, Kyle has shown a consistent commitment to marginalized communities: he founded a nonprofit creating safe spaces for underserved groups in Eastern Kentucky, and established Open Doors Counseling Center to expand access to diverse populations across the state. He also serves on the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, helping shape standards for the profession statewide.

Kyle continues to lead Open Doors alongside his role at Caritas.


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Roger Smith

Vice President, Clinical Operations

Roger is a seasoned behavioral health leader bringing nearly 25 years of direct experience in psychiatry and mental health care to our team. Roger joins us following a distinguished career at Appalachian Regional Hospital in Hazard, where he held a leadership role overseeing psychiatric services and helped shape compassionate, effective care delivery across the region.

Roger's expertise is grounded in the acute inpatient clinical setting, where he has worked extensively with the highest-acuity patients — individuals in psychiatric crisis who require immediate, skilled, and steady intervention. Over the course of his career, he has developed a deep understanding of complex psychiatric presentations, crisis stabilization, and the systems-level coordination required to deliver safe, effective care in high-stakes environments.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Supervisor (LCSW-S), Roger brings not only clinical depth but also a track record of mentoring and developing other behavioral health professionals, strengthening the quality of care delivered by entire teams. His leadership experience reflects a rare combination of hands-on clinical skill and administrative vision — someone who has been in the room with patients at their most vulnerable, and who has also shaped the policies and programs that determine how care is delivered at scale.

Roger holds a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Kentucky. He brings to Caritas a steady, experienced hand and an unwavering commitment to serving individuals and communities facing the most acute behavioral health needs.

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Roger is a seasoned behavioral health leader bringing nearly 25 years of direct experience in psychiatry and mental health care to our team. Roger joins us following a distinguished career at Appalachian Regional Hospital in Hazard, where he held a leadership role overseeing psychiatric services and helped shape compassionate, effective care delivery across the region.

Roger's expertise is grounded in the acute inpatient clinical setting, where he has worked extensively with the highest-acuity patients — individuals in psychiatric crisis who require immediate, skilled, and steady intervention. Over the course of his career, he has developed a deep understanding of complex psychiatric presentations, crisis stabilization, and the systems-level coordination required to deliver safe, effective care in high-stakes environments.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Supervisor (LCSW-S), Roger brings not only clinical depth but also a track record of mentoring and developing other behavioral health professionals, strengthening the quality of care delivered by entire teams. His leadership experience reflects a rare combination of hands-on clinical skill and administrative vision — someone who has been in the room with patients at their most vulnerable, and who has also shaped the policies and programs that determine how care is delivered at scale.

Roger holds a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Kentucky. He brings to Caritas a steady, experienced hand and an unwavering commitment to serving individuals and communities facing the most acute behavioral health needs.

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Jason Morgan

Chief Talent Officer

Jason Morgan serves as Chief Talent Officer at Caritas, bringing nearly two decades of experience within the organization to a role dedicated to building and developing the people who carry out its mission. Over the course of his career at Caritas, Mr. Morgan has held a number of positions across the organization — including Executive Director of Caritas House, a division dedicated to providing residential therapeutic treatment for displaced children within the foster care system — giving him a rare, ground-level understanding of the work our teams do every day and what it takes to support them well.

That depth of experience is central to his effectiveness in talent leadership. Having spent years as a leading expert in working with special needs children and those facing behavioral challenges, Mr. Morgan understands firsthand the demands placed on frontline staff and clinicians — and brings that understanding directly into how Caritas recruits, trains, and retains its workforce.

Mr. Morgan's academic background is both diverse and distinguished. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological & Chemical Sciences from Eastern Kentucky University, complemented by dual Master's degrees in Education and Leadership. This multidisciplinary foundation has shaped his approach to talent development, allowing him to bridge scientific rigor with practical, people-centered leadership.

As a thought leader in his field, Mr. Morgan has developed and implemented evidence-based techniques for educators and care professionals, and his approach continues to inform how Caritas trains and supports its teams. He has also demonstrated considerable acumen in nonprofit management and development, having authored 501(c)(3) nonprofit exemptions and secured critical grant funding — experience that informs his strategic role in organizational growth today.

An experienced and engaging presenter, Mr. Morgan continues to share his knowledge and insights with professionals across the sector, and his published contributions have further cemented his reputation as a respected voice in child welfare and workforce development. His commitment to community extends beyond Caritas as well, through ongoing service on the boards of directors for several area nonprofit organizations.

In his role as Chief Talent Officer, Jason Morgan draws on his extensive history within Caritas — as a clinician, an educator, and an organizational leader — to attract, develop, and retain the talented people who make Caritas's mission possible.

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Jason Morgan serves as Chief Talent Officer at Caritas, bringing nearly two decades of experience within the organization to a role dedicated to building and developing the people who carry out its mission. Over the course of his career at Caritas, Mr. Morgan has held a number of positions across the organization — including Executive Director of Caritas House, a division dedicated to providing residential therapeutic treatment for displaced children within the foster care system — giving him a rare, ground-level understanding of the work our teams do every day and what it takes to support them well.

That depth of experience is central to his effectiveness in talent leadership. Having spent years as a leading expert in working with special needs children and those facing behavioral challenges, Mr. Morgan understands firsthand the demands placed on frontline staff and clinicians — and brings that understanding directly into how Caritas recruits, trains, and retains its workforce.

Mr. Morgan's academic background is both diverse and distinguished. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological & Chemical Sciences from Eastern Kentucky University, complemented by dual Master's degrees in Education and Leadership. This multidisciplinary foundation has shaped his approach to talent development, allowing him to bridge scientific rigor with practical, people-centered leadership.

As a thought leader in his field, Mr. Morgan has developed and implemented evidence-based techniques for educators and care professionals, and his approach continues to inform how Caritas trains and supports its teams. He has also demonstrated considerable acumen in nonprofit management and development, having authored 501(c)(3) nonprofit exemptions and secured critical grant funding — experience that informs his strategic role in organizational growth today.

An experienced and engaging presenter, Mr. Morgan continues to share his knowledge and insights with professionals across the sector, and his published contributions have further cemented his reputation as a respected voice in child welfare and workforce development. His commitment to community extends beyond Caritas as well, through ongoing service on the boards of directors for several area nonprofit organizations.

In his role as Chief Talent Officer, Jason Morgan draws on his extensive history within Caritas — as a clinician, an educator, and an organizational leader — to attract, develop, and retain the talented people who make Caritas's mission possible.

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Tonya Stephens

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Tonya Stephens is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to advancing open access behavioral wellness for Kentucky's highest acuity population. With extensive experience in psychiatric assessments and medication management for both youth and adults, Tonya is committed to providing compassionate, relevant care tailored to each individual's unique needs.


A former faculty member at Midway University, Tonya is also an alumnus of Northern Kentucky University and Grand Canyon University. Her academic background and clinical expertise empower her to advocate boldly for accessible and inclusive mental health services.

At Caritas Care Solutions, Tonya’s mission aligns seamlessly with the organization’s core values of meeting people where they are and reimagining a mental health system that is responsive, equitable, and stigma-free. She is a passionate supporter of mental health advocacy and a champion for breaking down societal barriers to care.

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Tonya Stephens is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to advancing open access behavioral wellness for Kentucky's highest acuity population. With extensive experience in psychiatric assessments and medication management for both youth and adults, Tonya is committed to providing compassionate, relevant care tailored to each individual's unique needs.


A former faculty member at Midway University, Tonya is also an alumnus of Northern Kentucky University and Grand Canyon University. Her academic background and clinical expertise empower her to advocate boldly for accessible and inclusive mental health services.

At Caritas Care Solutions, Tonya’s mission aligns seamlessly with the organization’s core values of meeting people where they are and reimagining a mental health system that is responsive, equitable, and stigma-free. She is a passionate supporter of mental health advocacy and a champion for breaking down societal barriers to care.

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Diana Holladay

Director of Case Management

Diana, a distinguished healthcare professional, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia State University in 2003. With over two decades of dedicated service in post-acute care and mental health nursing, she exemplifies the pinnacle of nursing expertise and patient-centered care.

In 2022, Diana achieved national board certification in case management, a testament to her commitment to professional excellence and evidence-based practice. This certification, coupled with her designation as a Targeted Case Manager for the State of Kentucky, underscores her comprehensive understanding of patient care coordination and healthcare systems navigation.

Diana's approach to healthcare leadership is characterized by a unique blend of empathy and clinical acumen. She leverages her extensive experience and caring personality to guide her team in delivering exceptional quality services. Her leadership philosophy centers on empowering clients with opportunities for care, peace of mind, and enhanced quality of life.

A hallmark of Diana's professional prowess is her remarkable ability to build rapport across the healthcare spectrum. From frontline interactions with clients and families to strategic collaborations with hospital executives, she navigates the complex healthcare landscape with finesse and authenticity. This versatility has earned her high regard among peers and positioned her as a key figure in program development initiatives.

Diana's expertise extends beyond direct patient care. She plays a pivotal role in fostering inter-agency collaborations, working tirelessly to ensure seamless care transitions and optimal patient outcomes. Her commitment to the principle of "right care, right place, right time" drives her efforts to forge strong partnerships with hospitals, referral sources, and diverse healthcare agencies.

As a thought leader in post-acute care, Diana continues to push the boundaries of patient care quality and accessibility. Her ongoing dedication to professional development and collaborative healthcare practices positions her as an invaluable asset in the evolving landscape of modern healthcare delivery.

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Diana, a distinguished healthcare professional, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia State University in 2003. With over two decades of dedicated service in post-acute care and mental health nursing, she exemplifies the pinnacle of nursing expertise and patient-centered care.

In 2022, Diana achieved national board certification in case management, a testament to her commitment to professional excellence and evidence-based practice. This certification, coupled with her designation as a Targeted Case Manager for the State of Kentucky, underscores her comprehensive understanding of patient care coordination and healthcare systems navigation.

Diana's approach to healthcare leadership is characterized by a unique blend of empathy and clinical acumen. She leverages her extensive experience and caring personality to guide her team in delivering exceptional quality services. Her leadership philosophy centers on empowering clients with opportunities for care, peace of mind, and enhanced quality of life.

A hallmark of Diana's professional prowess is her remarkable ability to build rapport across the healthcare spectrum. From frontline interactions with clients and families to strategic collaborations with hospital executives, she navigates the complex healthcare landscape with finesse and authenticity. This versatility has earned her high regard among peers and positioned her as a key figure in program development initiatives.

Diana's expertise extends beyond direct patient care. She plays a pivotal role in fostering inter-agency collaborations, working tirelessly to ensure seamless care transitions and optimal patient outcomes. Her commitment to the principle of "right care, right place, right time" drives her efforts to forge strong partnerships with hospitals, referral sources, and diverse healthcare agencies.

As a thought leader in post-acute care, Diana continues to push the boundaries of patient care quality and accessibility. Her ongoing dedication to professional development and collaborative healthcare practices positions her as an invaluable asset in the evolving landscape of modern healthcare delivery.

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