Leigh Herring Daughtridge

Leigh Herring Daughtridge, MSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and has been with Monarch since 2013. Prior to assuming the role of Vice President of Care Management – Behavioral Health, Leigh held the position of Care Management Director overseeing teams in Wake and Forsyth counties. Previously at Monarch, Leigh served as practice administrator for the Nash and Wilson Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinics from 2017 to 2021. She began with Monarch as an outpatient therapist. Leigh has experience in behavioral health care settings ranging from outpatient clinics, inpatient facilities and community-based programs.

As Vice President of Care Management – Behavioral Health, Leigh oversees Monarch’s Behavioral Health Care Management program statewide. She and a team of leaders within Care Management will work together to advocate for the people we support, bridging gaps in whole-person care and providing an avenue for positive outcomes for people supported and their families.

Leigh holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Social Work from East Carolina University. She and her family reside in Nashville, North Carolina. She serves on the Board of Directors for Down East Partnership for Children, is a member of Eastpointe’s Credentialing Committee and participates in a variety of other community projects.