Aileen Kim

Aileen Kim, LCSW has extensive work experience in the field of social work. Aileen has held various roles in different organizations, starting with their current position as the Associate Director of Behavioral Health - Specialty Services at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center since 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Psychotherapist at UNITAS - Saint Marks Place Institute for Mental Health starting in 2020. Aileen also served as a Felony Alternatives to Incarceration Program Manager at Brooklyn Justice Initiatives (a project of Center for Court Innovation) from 2020 to 2023. Aileen has also worked at Brooklyn Defender Services as a Criminal Defense Social Worker from 2014 to 2017, engaging court-involved clients in clinical support, case management, and advocacy. Before that, they interned at MinKwon Center for Community Action as a Social Services Intern in 2014, conducting intakes and advocating for Korean clients. Aileen also gained experience as a Social Work Intern at Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School in 2013, providing counseling and advocacy for students. Their earlier roles include serving as the Interim Director of Community Outreach and Special Projects Coordinator at Project Hospitality, Inc, where they streamlined processes, organized distributions, and advocated for various social issues. Aileen's work experience demonstrates their commitment to serving diverse populations and advocating for vulnerable communities.

Aileen Kim, LCSW, obtained a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree in Clinical Method from Columbia University School of Social Work in 2015. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies in Sociology and French at Amherst College from 2006 to 2010. Aileen attended Hunter College High School from 2001 to 2006, focusing on humanities and music. Aileen Kim also holds a license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the NYS Education Department, which was obtained in 2021. Aileen additionally possesses a certification in SIFI, although specific details about the institution and year of acquisition are not provided.