Founder / Executive Director
Michael Jones serves as Founder and Executive Director of The River Wellness Texas, where he provides strategic leadership and oversees the organization’s mission of delivering innovative, compassionate, and clinically excellent mental health care.
With nearly 20 years of experience in behavioral health, Michael has dedicated his career to developing high-quality treatment programs, building exceptional teams, and creating systems that support long-term recovery and emotional wellness. Throughout his career, he has successfully launched and led multiple behavioral health organizations focused on sober living, intervention services, extended care, outpatient treatment, and psychiatry.
Known for his operational expertise and relationship-centered leadership style, Michael has spent nearly two decades working alongside clinicians, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners to improve access to effective behavioral health treatment. His experience spans program development, organizational leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and referral network development. As a founder and operator, he has successfully launched five behavioral health startups, helping create programs and services that have supported thousands of individuals and families seeking recovery, healing, and long-term wellness.
As Founder of The River Wellness Texas, Michael envisioned a treatment program that combines clinical excellence with genuine human connection. He is passionate about creating an environment where clients feel supported, empowered, and equipped to build healthier, more meaningful lives.
At The River Wellness Texas, Michael is committed to fostering a strong organizational culture, developing innovative programming, and ensuring that every client and family receives the highest level of care, compassion, and support throughout their healing journey.
