Dr. Jenny Morey is an accomplished California Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 18 years of extensive experience in clinical psychology, objective evaluations, and behavioral health leadership. Throughout her career, she has dedicated her expertise to serving diverse and high-acuity populations, including individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and complex co-occurring conditions. Her academic foundation began with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton. She subsequently advanced her training at Alliant International University in Los Angeles, earning both a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology.
Dr. Morey developed her executive healthcare leadership skills at Telecare Corporation from January 2015 to September 2021, where she held roles as Administrator, Assistant Administrator, and Program Director. In these capacities, she managed budgets up to $19 million and supervised over 300 staff members across a 190-bed mental health rehabilitation center, alongside multiple outpatient and forensic diversion programs. She consistently ensured regulatory compliance by directing strategic planning, union negotiations, and accreditation preparations. From July 2021 to July 2022, she practiced as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with Orange County Health Psychologists, delivering evidence-based therapies for complex mental health cases and managing a weekly caseload of 25 to 30 patients. During this period, she successfully completed a Psychodermatology Fellowship and earned a Level 1 Certified Mindfulness Informed Clinician credential.
Continuing her trajectory in clinical administration, Dr. Morey served as the Director of Clinical Services for Nsight Mental Health & Wellness from April 2022 to June 2023. Reporting directly to the CEO, she managed clinical operations for adult mental health and forensic programs, scaling team performance and enhancing clinical outcomes through targeted admission reviews and utilization approvals.
In June 2023, Dr. Morey joined Pinnacle Healthgroup as Executive Director and Regional Clinical Director in Southern California. In this role, she oversaw clinical operations across multiple behavioral health facilities, establishing integrated systems to ensure ASAM compliance and streamline clinical documentation. Following her successful tenure at Pinnacle, she assumed the role of Facility CEO for Discovery Behavioral Health in September 2025. She currently directs all operations for a 72-bed inpatient residential mental health and eating disorder facility for adolescents, partnering with medical directors and accrediting bodies to maintain rigorous quality and regulatory compliance.
Effective November 2026, Dr. Morey will transition back to Pinnacle Behavioral Health to serve as the Vice President of Operations. Beyond her executive leadership within these clinical facilities, Dr. Morey also actively shapes broader healthcare governance and currently serves as the Chair of the Governing Board at Chapman Global Hospital.