Clinical Internship Director, Open Sky Community Services
About the Speaker
Jessica Reid, LICSW (she/her), Clinical Internship Director at Open Sky Community Services, is a
clinical leader dedicated to shaping the next generation of behavioral health professionals. She has played a key role
in designing and implementing a comprehensive internship program that prioritizes hands-on experience, trauma-informed care,
and equity-centered learning. In 2024, she co-presented at the NASW Conference on Building Resilient Care Communities:
Holistic Approaches to Supporting Social Workers, reflecting her commitment to fostering sustainable, supportive environments
for both clients and clinicians. With over fifteen years in human services, Jessica has worked across a wide range of settings
including community mental health, crisis intervention, supportive housing, residential treatment, and integrated care teams.
She has extensive experience supporting individuals with high-risk behaviors and co-occurring disorders. Her work is grounded
in a holistic and relational approach to supervision, clinical care, and leadership. A passionate advocate for social
justice, Jessica co-chairs one of Open Sky’s committees advancing DEIB and is the recipient of the organization’s 2024
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Award, as well as the 2023 ABH Best Practices Award. She holds a master's
degree in social work from Simmons University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clark University, with a minor
in International Development and Social Change.
