Sarah M. Smith

Sarah M. Smith is a clinical supervisor at Alameda Family Services since November 2022, overseeing mental health services in School Based Health Centers and the public school district while providing training for masters' trainees and licensure-preparing clinicians. Previously, Sarah served as clinical director at Telecare Corporation from September 2020 to November 2022, leading mobile outreach and recovery support teams for crisis intervention in Alameda County. Experience also includes a role as a behavioral health clinician at Oakland Children's Services and as a psychiatric social worker at Valley Children & Youth Services, providing comprehensive psychotherapy for children and families in both English and Spanish. Earlier contributions to Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services involved crisis response, delivering outpatient psychotherapy and case management services. Sarah began a career in mental health as a clinical social worker at East Bay Agency for Children. Educational credentials include a Master's in Clinical Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work and a Bachelor's in Comparative Literature from Yale University.