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Jen Morse is the greenhouse instructor in the Activities Program at the Austen Riggs Center.

Jen Morse

Greenhouse Instructor

Michael Morton is a sous chef at the Austen Riggs Center. 

Prior to coming to Riggs, he had extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Outside of Riggs, Michael serves as the treasurer for Pittsfield Girls Softball and is the owner/operator of E&M Knife Sharpening.

National Restaurant Association (NRA) ServSafe and Allergen Awareness 

Michael Morton

Sous Chef

BA in interdisciplinary studies from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)

MEd from the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College

Sarah Muil, MEd, is the Austen Riggs Nursery School director.

Prior to coming to Riggs, Mrs. Muil worked as an Education Supervisor at Head Start, ensuring the quality of the curriculum and teaching. Over the past 20 years, she has served as a teacher in a number of preschool programs, including the Lenox Children’s Center, Berkshire Country Day School, and Williams College Children’s Center.

Director (I and II) as well as a Lead Teacher credentials through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

Certificate in Social Justice and Leadership from the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College

Sarah Muil, MEd is the Austen Riggs Center Nursery School Director.

Sarah Muil, MEd

Nursery School Director

Derek Murphy, RN, is the Associate Director of Nursing at the Austen Riggs Center.

Derek Murphy, RN

Associate Director of Nursing

Jessi Nolet began her career at Riggs as the social work assistant and quickly added the role of the administrative assistant to the Medical Director/CEO to her responsibilities. After being promoted to Eric Plakun’s executive assistant in the fall of 2020, Ms. Nolet served on the IOP Planning Committee and was thrilled to be named the IOP Program Coordinator in the spring of 2021. 

Ms. Nolet has experience in real estate, retail management, and sales. In addition, she has worked as a knitter/dyer and held various positions in costume arts. She lives in Stockbridge, MA with her two children and her miniature schnauzer, Frida.

Jessi Nolet is the IOP program coordinator at the Austen Riggs Center.

Jessi Nolet

Online IOP Program Coordinator

Brian O'Gara is a mental health specialist at the Austen Riggs Center.

Mental Health Specialist

Urszula Orczykowska is the business office accountant at the Austen Riggs Center.

Urszula Orczykowska

Business Office Accountant

Gary Osborne, MFA, MAT, LADC, is a substance use counselor and the program manager of the Day Treatment/Aftercare Program at the Austen Riggs Center.

He has previous experience with family coaching.

Training Certificate from the Anthroposophical Psychology Association

Professional Affiliations/Organizational Memberships

Anthroposophical Psychology Association member

Program Manager/Substance Use Counselor

Steven Osei-Mireku, RN, is a staff nurse at the Austen Riggs Center.

Steven Osei-Mireku, RN

Staff Nurse

PhD in clinical psychology from Derner Institute at Adelphi University

Postdoctoral fellowship in psychoanalytic studies at the Austen Riggs Center

Margaret Parish, PhD, is the director of patient care. A clinical psychologist, she provides and supervises psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and group consultation. She is interested in the unconscious dynamics of groups, families, communities, workplaces, and other social systems, and their impact on individual psychology.

A K Rice Institute certified group relations consultant

International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations

American Psychological Association (APA) divisions 39 (Psychoanalysis) 29 (Psychotherapy) and 49 (Group)

Center for the Study of Groups and Social Systems former board president and secretary

American Journal of Psychoanalysis editorial board

Margaret Parish, PhD, is the director of patient care at the Austen Riggs Center.

Margaret Parish, PhD

Director of Patient Care

Katrina Perez, RN, is a staff nurse at the Austen Riggs Center.

Katrina Perez, RN

Associate of Science (AS) in Computer Information Technologies (In Progress), Springfield Technical Community College

Alan Pholsook is an IT technician at the Austen Riggs. He is committed to supporting both patients and staff through reliable and responsive IT services and is here to learn, grow, and develop professionally while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic and meaningful environment.

Before joining Riggs, Pholsook worked at GoGeeks, a local computer repair shop, where he provided help desk support through a ticketing system. His work involved building and repairing computers, performing virus removals, and conducting software tune-ups.

Prior to GoGeeks, he spent four years at Big Y as a cashier and service clerk, where he developed strong customer service and communication skills by assisting customers daily.

Earlier in his career, Pholsook worked at Project Coach for four years, an after-school program, where he mentored elementary school students and collaborated with high school and college peers. This experience helped him build skills in patience, planning, teamwork, and leadership.

Pholsook is passionate about technology and enjoys using his skills to solve problems and support others in meaningful ways.

Alan Pholsook

IT Technician

Meet the Austen Riggs staff of therapists, nurses, administrators, and other healthcare professionals who work as a team on behalf of our patients. 

Staff Directory of Therapists and Teams | Austen Riggs

For more information on our residential treatment programs, or answers to any questions, please feel free to contact us. 

Meet Our Team

Jen Morse

Michael Morton

Sarah Muil, MEd

Derek Murphy, RN

Jessi Nolet

Brian O'Gara

Urszula Orczkowska

Gary Osborne, MFA, MAT, LADC

Steven Osei-Mireku, RN

Margaret Parish, PhD, ABPP

Katrina Perez, RN

Alan Pholsook

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