Results & case studies

Proof, not promises.

Every number on this page came from real teams doing hard work. My role was to set direction, remove obstacles, and hold all of us accountable to getting better.

Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, 2018–2024

Six years of disciplined growth

As COO of a PE-backed, five-state platform, I led growth through de novo programs and acquisitions while holding margins steady.

23.6% average EBITDA across the period
Average daily census up 7–12% a year
Four de novo inpatient programs launched
70% of leadership roles promoted from within

Annual revenue$69M → $104M

Inpatient beds260 → 330

Outpatient seats306 → 396

Facilities7 inpatient + 7 outpatient · 5 states

Anatomical brain model representing behavioral and eating disorder treatment

CEO · TurnaroundAlsana

2024Eating disorders$44M · 380 employees11 locations · 3 states

Returning a national provider to profitability

The challenge

A respected eating disorder treatment provider with residential, PHP, IOP and virtual care had gone years without positive EBITDA. Admissions were slow, turnover was high, and referral sources were losing confidence.

What I did

Reporting to the board as CEO, I rebuilt the admissions process end to end, stabilized clinical leadership, reset the operating cadence, and re-engaged professional referral partners. We also expanded virtual care into eight additional states.

1stPositive EBITDA months in 7+ years

21→10Days from inquiry to admission

80→30%Staff turnover

+20%Professional referrals

+8States added for virtual care

Leadership team collaborating around a shared work table

COO · GrowthMeadows Behavioral Healthcare

2018–2024PE-backed14 facilities · 5 states600+ employees

Scaling a multi-state platform without losing its soul

The challenge

A legacy trauma and addiction brand needed to grow inpatient and outpatient capacity across AZ, CA, CO, NV and TX while protecting clinical quality and the culture that built its reputation.

What I did

I led 7 inpatient and 7 outpatient programs, standardized admissions, utilization management and enterprise reporting, launched four de novo inpatient programs, and built a leadership pipeline that filled 70% of roles from within. When one region fell $1.1M short of EBITDA plan, we diagnosed the drivers and finished $586K ahead.

$69M→$104MAnnual revenue

23.6%Average EBITDA

+$1.7MEBITDA swing in one turnaround

Red rock desert landscape in the American Southwest near Wickenburg, Arizona

Executive Director · ExpansionGentle Path at The Meadows

2013–2018InpatientWickenburg, AZ

Nearly doubling capacity at a 48% margin

What I did

I led program development, construction, licensure and Joint Commission accreditation to grow the program from 28 to 50 beds and expand it from a men’s program to a multi-gender one, while running a $9.4M P&L.

28→50Licensed beds

48%Operating margin

~$3MRevenue added (~$1.5M EBITDA)

Interim executive leading an operations meeting with program leaders

Interim COOValiant Recovery

Jul–Nov 2025Men’s residentialResidential · PHP · IOPDenver, CO

Steady operational leadership through transition

I served as Interim COO for a men’s residential treatment program in Denver, leading residential, PHP and IOP operations: stabilizing the team, tightening the operating cadence, and keeping patient care and census on track during a leadership transition.

Sunlit beach sand near Cancun, evoking a retreat-based treatment setting

Strategy · Continuum designBeond

2026Psychedelic-assisted treatmentCancún · Austin · Virtual

Designing the “Beond Journey” step-down continuum

Beond provides ibogaine-assisted residential treatment in Cancún. I designed the step-down continuum that carries patients from residential care to PHP/IOP in Austin, virtual programming and lifelong alumni community.

Deliverables

Continuum of care overviewLevel-of-care program plan3-year pro formaClinical referral network planClinical Luminary Council12-week integration workshop series3-week trauma integration programFamily program & family weekBrand & voice guide

Physician reviewing clinical information on a mobile device

Medical Director ServicesMana Recovery Center

HawaiiAddiction treatment

Clinical leadership for an addiction treatment program

I provide medical director services to Mana Recovery Center in Hawaii, bringing psychiatric expertise and clinical oversight that strengthens care quality, documentation and regulatory readiness.

Two practice leaders reviewing plans on a laptop in a bright office

Fractional leadershipPrivate & group practices

OutpatientPsychiatryTherapy (LPC & LCSW)

Helping clinician-owners build businesses that last

I provide fractional leadership and operations support to psychiatry group and private practices and to therapy practices, including Turning Point Recovery and Body Mind & Spirit (Molly Cook, LCSW). The work covers intake design, payer contracting, staffing, technology and growth planning.

+15%Admissions month over month after an intake redesign

+18%Outpatient leads in three months

Multi-stateGrowth and equity readiness for one client

Investor and operator shaking hands over an agreement

Pre- & post-acquisitionPrivate equity sponsors

ConfidentialMultiple levels of care

Operator insight for behavioral health investors

I’ve provided business analysis, diligence support and growth planning to private equity sponsors evaluating and acquiring behavioral health companies. Sponsor and target names stay confidential.

How I support sponsors

Endorsements

In the words of those I’ve worked with

“Allan is the man you want in charge when a specific division or department is struggling clinically or operationally, and a ‘turnaround’ project is required.”

David E. Anderson, PhDFormer Executive Director, The Meadows

“Over the last 10 years, Allan Benham received 5 promotions. As COO, Allan oversaw and led our inpatient and outpatient programs and ensured top-quality clinical care, regulatory compliance, and fiscal/budget responsibility.”

Sean WalshCEO, Meadows Behavioral Healthcare

“He has an uncanny ability to balance clinical excellence and fiscal responsibility. It is rare to find a C-level administrator with his depth and breadth of clinical fluency.”

Greg StruveExecutive Clinical Director, Granite Mountain Behavioral Healthcare

“A compassionate, dedicated servant leader.”

Jerry LawVP of Inpatient Operations, Meadows Behavioral Healthcare

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