Acute Care

Leadership with Purpose. Care with Heart.

The Brien Center is guided by leaders who are committed to strengthening behavioral health care across Berkshire County and ensuring that every person who reaches out receives compassionate, coordinated support.

Our leadership team brings experience across behavioral health, health care, finance, operations, clinical services, technology, human resources, and community partnerships. Together, they work to support our staff, strengthen our programs and services, and build a sustainable future for the people and communities we serve.

Executive Leadership

Bob Arnold

Bob Arnold

Interim CEO and CFO

Leadership Team

Jennifer Michaels, MD

Jennifer Michaels, MD

Medical Director

Amy S. Thomson

Amy S. Thomson

Vice President, Human Resources

Morgan Langlois

Morgan Langlois

Division Director Child & Adolescent Services

Dr. Bella Mironovna Guner

Dr. Bella Mironovna Guner

Ethics and Compliance Officer | Psychologist | Higher Education Leader

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Jennifer Kircher, LMHC

Jennifer Kircher, LMHC

Division Director - Adult & Family Services

Lindsay Morin Ciepiela, MSW, LICSW

Lindsay Morin Ciepiela, MSW, LICSW

Division Director - Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC)

Christian Guachione

Director of IT

Jenna Crandall

Director of Finance and Accounting

Victoria May

Director of Marketing and Communications

Our Commitment

Leadership at The Brien Center is about more than organizational direction. It is about creating an environment where people can find help, staff can do meaningful work, and individuals and families can move toward recovery, independence, and a better quality of life.

When you walk through our door, we coordinate your care.
Recovery Happens Here.