Alicia Smith

Alicia Smith, LMSW, is an experienced professional in the field of behavioral health and social work, currently serving as the Manager of Behavioral Health for Kansas City Public Schools since October 2019. In this role, Alicia manages district-level grant work and collaborates with community partners to enhance behavioral health systems for students. Simultaneously, Alicia oversees the Housing Department as the Clinical Team Lead at ReDiscover, supervising case managers and counselor technicians to assist adults in securing appropriate housing. Previously, Alicia held significant roles including Manager of Fostercare Case Management at Cornerstones of Care and Clinical Social Work Supervisor at Lazarus Ministries of Grand Avenue Temple. Alicia's educational background includes a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development from Missouri State University.