Dr. Zack Held
Doctoral-Level Psychologist | Higher-Education Leader | Behavioral Health Program Strategist
- Charlotte, NC, United States
Dr. Zack Held- Charlotte, NC, United States
About Zack Held
Dr. Zack Held, Ph.D., brings a structured, academic approach to the leadership of behavioral health initiatives in higher education and medical training systems. His career reflects sustained engagement with the challenges facing contemporary learners and trainees, including increasing workload demands, systemic pressures, and the need for environments that support both psychological and academic functioning.
Central to Dr. Held’s work is the development of client-centered behavioral health systems within universities and healthcare-affiliated institutions. He has contributed to the design and oversight of mental health services intended to promote academic persistence, professional development, and organizational well-being. His leadership emphasizes prevention-oriented frameworks and sustainable program structures rather than short-term or individualized solutions.
Early Life and Education
Dr. Held’s background includes advanced postdoctoral training in pediatric oncology, hematology, and bone marrow transplant psychology. While this experience is not framed as service delivery, it provides a foundation for his systems-level understanding of trauma-sensitive practice, communication under pressure, and interdisciplinary coordination in high-acuity environments. These insights inform his contributions to institutional policy discussions and program architecture across academic and medical settings.
In graduate education, Dr. Held is recognized for his role in teaching, supervision, and mentorship. He has worked across multiple psychology programs, contributing to curriculum development and professional preparation with an emphasis on ethical standards, clinical competence, and readiness for complex organizational contexts. His approach reflects a commitment to evidence-based education and the long-term development of the behavioral health workforce.
Beyond formal instruction, Dr. Held participates in faculty development initiatives, recruitment activities, and mental-health literacy efforts. His work in organizational presentations and educational programming supports institutional leaders and educators seeking to strengthen well-being frameworks within their communities.
Through this combination of academic leadership, program strategy, and educational engagement, Dr. Held contributes to ongoing efforts to build psychologically supportive environments across higher education and healthcare training systems.