Neil Lacanale

Neil Lacanlale, Ed.D, MAN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, serves as the Chief Executive Officer at South Sound Behavioral Hospital since May 2021, having also held roles as Interim Chief Executive Officer, Assistant Administrator, and Chief Nursing Officer. Concurrently, Neil works as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Resilient Behavioral and Recovery Services and as a Hospital RN Consultant for Joint Commission Resources. Previously, Neil held Chief Nursing Officer positions at Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital and GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL-BAKERSFIELD, as well as various roles in behavioral health and nursing management. Neil's education includes a Post Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Regis College, a Doctor of Education from the University of Southern Philippines, a Master of Arts in Nursing Administration from Southwestern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Philippines.