Ep. 27 Finding Top Talent To Protect the Future with Jeri Davis

In this candid and deeply insightful conversation, Jeri Davis—one of the most respected executive recruiters and strategists in behavioral health—joins MasterMined to unpack the current and future state of the industry. With more than three decades influencing marketing infrastructure, leadership development, and executive recruitment, Jeri offers a rare vantage point into what's working, what's not, and where leaders must pay attention now. From the widening talent gap to AI's role in recruitment to the financial pressures reshaping quality of care, this episode gives behavioral health leaders a grounded, honest look at the road ahead—and the practical steps to strengthen teams, culture, and outcomes. Key Moments: 00:00 — Jeri's early journey into behavioral health and applied psychology 02:03 — How she became a nationally sought-after behavioral health recruiter 05:31 — Why the talent pool looks "shallow"—and what leaders often misunderstand 07:17 — The cultural risks of hiring leaders without behavioral health experience 10:57 — How expectations between CEOs and investors break down 14:18 — The dangers of blind spots in PE-backed organizations 21:57 — Executive search trends and why recruitment is shifting fast 23:42 — The real factors that determine whether new programs succeed 33:21 — Jeri's "state of the industry" point of view 39:16 — How workforce, reimbursement, and regulation pressures collide Learn More & Connect Show Notes + Resources: https://snapshotinteractive.com/mastermined Connect with Jeri Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeri-davis-7ab3151 | https://www.jeridavis.com Connect with Mark Scrivner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markscrivner | https://snapshotinteractive.com Connect with Jeff Skillen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffskillen | https://www.skillsetenterprises.com Connect with Lee Pepper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leepepper | https://www.neveroutmatched.com Our Sponsor - Snapshot: https://snapshotinteractive.com