About me
Chief Executive Officer, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center
Dr. Aliya Jones is a distinguished leader in behavioral health with extensive experience in
strategic planning, operational management, and clinical leadership. She currently serves as the
Chief Executive Officer of Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Maryland’s sole
facility dedicated to forensic psychiatric care.
Professional Experience
CEO, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center
Leads Maryland’s premier forensic psychiatric facility, ensuring high-quality mental
health care for individuals in the justice system.
Member, Governor Moore’s Behavioral Health Treatment and Access Commission
Serves as Co-Chair of the Criminal Justice-Involved Behavioral Health Workgroup,
working to enhance access to mental health services for justice-involved individuals.
Executive Medical Director, Behavioral Health – Luminis Health
Provided executive oversight for behavioral health services across multiple medical
centers and community-based programs, directing strategic planning and resource
allocation.
Deputy Secretary, Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health
Administration (2020–2022)
Oversaw Maryland’s Public Behavioral Health System, serving over 300,000 individuals
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Led advancements in crisis services, behavioral health
equity, peer recovery, and involuntary commitment processes.
Chair, Department of Behavioral Health & Chief of Psychiatry – Bon Secours
Baltimore Health System
Managed a multidisciplinary team and directed the expansion of 19 behavioral health
programs over seven years.
Leadership & Advocacy
Chair, Maryland Crisis Services Workgroup
Co-Chair, Opioid Death Disparity Task Force
Vice Chair, Maryland Commission on Health Equity
Co-Lead, Maryland’s Monoclonal Antibody Initiative
Dr. Jones continues to be a passionate advocate for behavioral health access and equity, driving
meaningful change in Maryland’s healthcare landscape.
