Derek Price: His Injury Ended His NFL Career (Now He's A CEO)
Channel: The Mental Health Today Show Podcast
Date: 2024-02-05

Dr. Derek Price is a former NFL player for the Detroit Lions, a Chiropractor, and the CEO of Sierra Tucson.

In this episode, Derek Price talks about how his career-ending injury for the Detroit Lions developed into a mental health diagnosis, and how he became the CEO for SierraTucson.

Dr. Derek Price joined Sierra Tucson as its chief executive officer in January 2023, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from his time spent as CEO of Desert Hope Treatment Center, a 150-bed treatment center that offers residential treatment, partial hospitalization programming, and intensive outpatient programming.

During his time at Desert Hope, Dr. Price secured Joint Commission accreditation, with a score exceeding 99%. He also implemented extensive leadership training and directed multiple cultural development programs. Dr. Price was also instrumental in successfully guiding his team through the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that safety standards exceeded the CDC’s and state’s measures for patient and employee safety.

Dr. Price’s diverse professional background includes opening more than a dozen chiropractic clinics, serving as a leadership consultant, and spearheading numerous philanthropic projects. He is also a former NFL player for the Detroit Lions.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-price-32958919a/
https://www.facebook.com/SierraTucsonTreatmentCenter;
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sierra-tucson/
https://www.instagram.com/sierra_tucson/
https://www.sierratucson.com

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John Cordray, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist & Podcast Host
www.johncordray.com

Disclaimer: The Mental Health Today Show is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as therapy. If you are seeking therapy, please contact a licensed therapist for help.

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