Serafina Payne

Serafina Payne, LMSW, currently serves as a Senior Clinician at Healthfirst since August 2022, following extensive experience in various roles within the social work field. At the Center for Urban Community Services, Serafina was a Community Affairs Coordinator and Quality Assurance Auditor, focusing on street homelessness in Manhattan and enhancing service delivery through clinical auditing. Serafina's previous positions include Behavioral Therapist at Genius Therapy, where therapy was provided to children with Autism spectrum disorder, and CTI Program Manager at Project Renewal, where a successful program was created to connect individuals post-psychiatric care to community support. Earlier experience includes roles at Physicians for Human Rights and Milwaukee Catholic Home, contributing to policy analysis, training, and clinical assessments. Serafina holds a Master of Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.