Experience

Bryan is a nationally recognized executive in the addiction treatment field, bringing over 20 years of experience across clinical operations, business development, admissions, intervention, and new venture growth. His career began as an overnight behavioral health technician, a role that shaped his deep respect for frontline care and instilled a lifelong commitment to building treatment programs that change lives.

Over the past two decades, Bryan has held leadership roles in both nonprofit and private-sector behavioral health organizations. He is known for his ability to scale mission-driven services, develop compassionate care teams, and design systems that enhance access, quality, and client experience. His leadership is grounded in empathy, operational insight, and a profound respect for the recovery journey.

Bryan has served on multiple nonprofit boards focused on recovery, intervention, and community-based care, including the California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR), the Association of Intervention Specialists, Helen Vine Detox Center, and The Henry Ohlhoff Programs. His advocacy for family involvement, ethical intervention practices, and long-term support has made him a trusted voice in the national conversation on addiction recovery.

Role at Muir Wood

At Muir Wood Teen Treatment, Bryan Bowen serves as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the core functions that drive the organization’s growth, access to care, and operational excellence. His leadership spans Marketing, Outreach, Admissions, Operations, and Facilities, making him responsible for both the front-end experience that connects families to services and the back-end infrastructure that ensures those services are delivered at the highest standard.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, Bryan plays a critical role in shaping Muir Wood’s strategic vision, expanding its reach across California, and strengthening the systems that support clinical outcomes, family engagement, and organizational sustainability. His work ensures that every family’s experience, from the first point of contact to successful treatment completion, is grounded in compassion, quality, and operational integrity.

“Great adolescent treatment doesn’t stop with clinical care—it means giving families the education, tools, and support they need to become part of the healing process. Recovery is a shared journey, and when families are engaged with compassion and clarity, teens have a much stronger chance at long-term success.” – Bryan Bowen, Chief Operating Officer

Personal Interests

Bryan lives in Northern California with his wife and daughter, where they enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and an active, family-centered life. When not working, you’ll often find him hiking, traveling, or spending time in nature—activities that fuel his love of balance, resilience, and connection.

About Muir Wood Teen Treatment

Muir Wood is a leader in adolescent mental and behavioral health that offers both outpatient and residential treatment programs in the state of California. Our programs are guided by clinical teams that specialize in co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. We believe that treating the whole person—both their behavioral health and underlying mental state—leads to better outcomes for life-long healing. Meet our staff of therapists and psychiatrists for teens.

Learn more about what we treat and explore our treatment programs for teen boys and teen girls.