Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare Appoints Joe Cramer Chief Operating Officer
Seasoned healthcare executive tapped to lead operational strategy during company’s next phase of national growth
Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare has appointed Joe Cramer, MBA, as chief operating officer. Cramer joins the organization as it marks its 10-year anniversary, a milestone year focused on expanding access to evidence-based behavioral healthcare nationwide.
Cramer brings more than two decades of leadership experience in multi-site, investor-backed healthcare organizations, with a strong track record of operational transformation, scalable growth, and performance optimization. As COO, he’ll oversee enterprise-wide operations, clinical infrastructure alignment, and strategic growth initiatives designed to strengthen outcomes and enhance the client experience across Odyssey’s national platform.
“We’re excited to welcome Joe to our executive team during this important chapter in our company’s history,” said Richard Clark, CEO of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare. “His experience leading complex healthcare organizations and driving measurable operational excellence will be instrumental as we expand our reach while remaining deeply committed to clinical quality.”
Before joining Odyssey, Cramer served as president at Elara Caring, one of the largest home health providers in the United States. There, he oversaw multiple service lines, including hospice, behavioral health, business intelligence, and sales. He led the successful turnaround and strategic expansion of the organization’s behavioral health division, developing new service offerings and scaling operations across 18 states.
“At Odyssey, we’ve got a unique opportunity to strengthen operational excellence while preserving the mission-driven culture that defines this organization,” said Cramer. “I look forward to working alongside our clinical and operational leaders to ensure we deliver sustainable, measurable results that directly support client outcomes and long-term recovery.”
Cramer holds a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from Indiana University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Baltimore.
About Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare
Founded in 2015, Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare provides specialized behavioral health treatment for individuals with complex mental health conditions, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses. The organization delivers evidence-based care across a comprehensive continuum of care, including residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, and transitional living, at locations nationwide. Odyssey reports annual treatment outcomes that exceed national benchmarks.