Westminster inpatient team
Dr. Jen Kin
Medical Director, Recovery Centers of America at Westminster and Danvers
Dr. Jen Kin is the Medical Director for Recovery Centers of America at Westminster and Danvers. Dr. Jen Kin oversees all medical treatment at RCA’s alcohol and drug addiction treatment facilities in Massachusetts and is responsible for assuring the highest quality of patient care at the lowest cost, including comprehensive evaluations, patient consultations, and medication management to a diverse patient population.
A distinguished physician and leader in the healthcare industry with board certifications in addiction and emergency medicine, Dr Jen Kin brings a wealth of experience to RCA. His innovative contributions to developing new protocols and treatments within his specialty have significantly improved patient outcomes.
Dr. Jen Kin earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Los Angeles, a master’s in medical science from Boston University, a master’s in business administration from Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, and his doctorate from Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee.
Peter Gregory
Alumni Coordinator for Westminster
Prior to working at RCA, Peter was a teacher, coach and administer at a prep school in Maine. While at the school, Peter helped start a sobriety wing and facilitated groups with adolescents in early recovery. In 2019, Peter joined RCA as a Peer Engagement Counselor, then moved into additional roles such as Case Manager and 12 Step Instructor prior. Peter now proudly serves RCA’s alumni community as Westminster’s Alumni Coordinator.
In your opinion, why do you believe an alumni program is so important for those who want to achieve long term recovery?
I believe that connection and fellowship are two key factors in maintaining long term sobriety. The opportunity to work with our alumni and see their transformation is such a valuable tool in connecting their success with others who have been in their shoes.
Why do you choose to work as an Alumni Coordinator at RCA?
I find it so rewarding to be able to work with our patients, not just at the facility but after they have been discharged. This role affords me the opportunity to see and participate in the success of our alumni, then help pass their message of hope on to our patients.
What do you enjoy most about the work that you do?
The greatest joy I have in this role is bearing witness to the connections and achievements of our alumni. I find a great deal of joy in communicating their successes with our team, as it highlights the significant impact of our hard work.
Amanda Pitts
CEO, Westminster
Amanda Pitts has nearly two decades of healthcare leadership experience focused on mental health and addiction treatment. As Chief Executive Officer at Westminster, Amanda will be responsible for driving positive patient outcomes while delivering the highest level of services and quality of care that is responsive to patients’ needs.
Amanda joins Recovery Centers of America from The Coleman Institute For Addiction Medicine where she served as Executive Director. She previously held leadership roles at HEMA, Spectrum Health Systems, and South Bay Mental Health Center.
Amanda lives in Hanson, Massachusetts, earned a bachelor’s degree in social psychology, and a master’s degree in applied sociology, both from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She holds an Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 license and is certified in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Lauren Bishop
Clinical Director
Lauren Bishop, LICSW has over 7 years of experience in addiction treatment. She joins us from Swift River, formerly Vertava Health of Massachusetts, where she managed their outpatient PHP, IOP, and sober living programs in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Prior to that, Lauren worked at UMASS Harrington Hospital on their dual diagnosis inpatient psych and emergency services teams before transitioning to their outpatient recovery services department providing group and individual therapy and served as the primary therapist for East Brookfield District Court’s Drug Court program.
