Amanda Bracht, LCSW

About Amanda

Amanda Bracht serves as Chief Executive Officer of Park Center, where she leads the organization in providing comprehensive programs for individuals experiencing serious mental health and substance abuse issues. Amanda joined Park Center in January of 2024, bringing over 27 years of experience developing and expanding clinical programs. Prior to joining Park Center, Amanda spent over 25 years working at the Mental Health Cooperative (MHC) in Nashville. During her time at MHC, Amanda specialized in growing innovative clinical programs including crisis services, Co-Response Services with Metro-Nashville Police Department and Metro-Nashville Fire/EMS, Criminal Justice Services, and Integrated Health Services. Early in her career, Amanda worked with at-risk youth at the Nashville-Davidson County Public Defender’s Office where she developed a passion for advocating for others. In addition to her work leading Park Center, Amanda volunteers her time as a Board member with the Nashville Drug Court Recovery Foundation and Mental Health America of the Mid South. Amanda is a native of Middle Tennessee. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Tech University and a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee. She has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2001.