Kayla Rice

Director of Psychiatric Operations

Kayla Rice is the Director of Psychiatric Operations at Ellie Mental Health, where she oversees medication management, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and intensive outpatient programming (IOP), while ensuring innovative, high-quality psychiatric care. She is also a certified Brainsway TMS Operator with a strong passion for advancing mental health treatments, particularly in the growing field of non-invasive brain stimulation for conditions such as depression, OCD, and other emerging indications.

Prior to joining Ellie, Kayla gained extensive experience in mental health, including leading a multi-site TMS program, supporting a First Episode Psychosis program, and working within partial hospitalization programs. This diverse background has equipped her with deep expertise in program development, operations, and patient-centered care.

Outside of work, Kayla enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and boating in the summertime!