COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (“Lighthouse”), a leading Ohio-based network of outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment facilities, backed by Amulet Capital, today announced the appointment of Michael Saul as Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field, Mr. Saul is a passionate advocate for individuals affected by mental illness and substance use disorders.
Most recently, Mr. Saul served as Chief Operating Officer at BayMark Health Services, where he played a leading role in building internal infrastructure to drive growth across the business, and ultimately expand the company’s continuum of care to more than 300 locations, 35 states and 70,000+ patients treated daily. During his tenure at BayMark, he also served as a Board member for Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres, the company’s Canadian subsidiary, which provides substance use treatment across 75 locations in Ontario, New Brunswick, and British Columbia. In addition to his work at BayMark, Mr. Saul has held senior leadership positions in the behavioral health sector throughout his career, including establishing a psychiatric hospital division at Cornerstone Healthcare Group, where he served as President and was instrumental in expanding the organization’s behavioral health services. Mr. Saul has also served as Division President at both Acadia Healthcare and Psychiatric Solutions. Earlier in his career, he spent 18 years at Horizon Health Corporation, most recently as CEO.
“I have long admired Lighthouse for its innovative, evidence-based approach to recovery and I am thrilled to join the team, especially during a time when the demand for its services is greater than ever,” said Mr. Saul. “Having worked in the behavioral health industry for over three decades, I have deep respect for Lighthouse’s mission to increase access to much needed substance abuse and mental health treatment. I am eager to work alongside the incredible team at Lighthouse and help continue its mission to spread hope and drive client outcomes.”
“We are thrilled to welcome an experienced leader of Mike’s caliber as Lighthouse’s CEO,” said Gabriel Luft, Partner at Amulet Capital. “His extensive leadership experience and deep commitment to advancing behavioral health services will be invaluable as the company continues to grow and expand its impact across the country.”
Mr. Saul holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Salve Regina University, a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Rhode Island, and an MBA with highest honors from Webster University.
About Lighthouse Behavioral Solutions
Founded as a passion project in early 2018, Lighthouse’s primary objective was to provide access to quality treatment and reduce the stigma surrounding substance use and mental health through a comprehensive innovative approach to outpatient treatment. Lighthouse combines intensive outpatient treatment with recovery housing to create a community of people who are working through their recovery together, in a place full of compassion, energy, joy, and hope.
About Amulet Capital Partners, LP
Amulet Capital Partners, LP is a middle-market private equity investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, focused exclusively on the healthcare sector. Amulet seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation through privately negotiated investments in companies. Amulet Capital Partners focuses on those segments it believes have the most attractive long-term fundamentals. For additional information please visit www.amuletcapital.com.