Catherine Blackwell-Garner, MSN, PMHCNS-BC, LMFT

Catherine Blackwell-Garner, MSN, PMHCNS-BC, LMFT, is Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at The Menninger Clinic. She brings more than 30 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, clinical leadership, nursing operations, and healthcare management, with a focus on quality care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical excellence. 

 

Before joining Menninger, Blackwell-Garner served as Director of Care Coordination for Women’s Health at Texas Children’s Health Plan, where she oversaw complex case management and coordinated care across clinical teams and community providers. Previously, she spent nearly 10 years as Chief Nursing Officer and Clinical Director at DebLin Health Concepts, overseeing nursing operations, clinical services, staff development, and regulatory compliance. Her background also includes executive leadership roles at Cambia Health Solutions and Amerigroup.