Dr. Mason Turner stands at the forefront of behavioral health innovation, serving as the Associate Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health at Intermountain Health, a leading healthcare system spanning Salt Lake City, UT, and Denver, CO. His career is dedicated to transforming mental healthcare delivery, emphasizing quality, clinical excellence, and equitable access for all patients. Dr. Turner champions a patient-centered approach, ensuring the voices and experiences of individuals are central to the behavioral health ecosystem.
A core tenet of Dr. Turner’s approach is the seamless integration of mental health and addiction medicine services within broader healthcare settings. He spearheads initiatives that bridge the gap between behavioral health and primary and specialty medical care. Recognizing the power of technology to expand reach and improve access, Dr. Turner also champions innovative technological solutions for delivering behavioral health treatments. His commitment extends to ensuring that vital behavioral health services are readily available to everyone in need, regardless of location or circumstance. Furthermore, Dr. Turner brings significant expertise in promoting employee well-being across diverse corporate and healthcare environments, understanding the critical link between mental health and overall organizational health.
As a practicing clinician, Dr. Turner’s expertise encompasses addiction medicine, consult-liaison psychiatry, and the complex treatment of personality disorders. He possesses specialized training in resiliency-based and systems-oriented approaches to support the mental health and well-being of vulnerable populations, including refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of torture. This deep clinical experience informs his leadership and strategic vision, ensuring that innovation is grounded in real-world patient needs and clinical best practices.
Dr. Turner’s dedication to education is evident in his former role as Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco Medical School. There, he imparted essential skills in patient interviewing and clinical reasoning to medical students at all levels, shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. He also contributed to medical education as adjunct faculty at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. This commitment to teaching underscores his passion for advancing the field of behavioral health through knowledge sharing and mentorship.
Dr. Turner’s impressive academic background includes an AB degree in psychology from Dartmouth College and an MD degree from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center/ Parkland Hospital. He completed his psychiatry residency at Harvard University Medical School through Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital, with specialized psychotherapy training at the Center for Psychoanalytic Studies at Massachusetts General Hospital and addiction psychiatry training at McLean Hospital. Board certified in both Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine, Dr. Turner’s credentials demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of professional excellence and patient care. His multifaceted career reflects a dedication to improving behavioral health outcomes through leadership, innovation, clinical expertise, and a deep commitment to patient well-being, making him a significant figure in the evolving landscape of modern mental healthcare, driving positive change across communities from 4th street clinics to national healthcare systems.
