Jessica Lewis, Lmsw
About Jessica Lewis, Lmsw
Jessica Lewis, LMSW, is a School Based Social Worker at NYU Langone Health with over 7 years of experience in community-based organizations, focusing on children, adolescents, and families.
Professional Experience at NYU Langone Health
Currently, Jessica Lewis, LMSW, serves as a School Based Social Worker at NYU Langone Health. She commenced this role in 2022, where she supports and advocates for students within the school setting, leveraging her expertise in social work to address a range of issues affecting youths and their educational experience.
Experience at Good Shepherd Services
Jessica Lewis worked at Good Shepherd Services as the Social Services Coordinator—Youth Reception Center from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure in Brooklyn, New York, she coordinated social services for adolescents, playing a crucial role in the support and rehabilitation of youth entering the reception center.
Social Work Internship at CASES
Jessica Lewis served as a Social Work Intern for the Adolescent Portable Therapy program at The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES) from 2018 to 2019 in the Greater New York City Area. During her 8-month internship, she offered therapeutic services to adolescents, focusing on alternative sentencing and employment solutions.
Academic Background and Education
Jessica Lewis holds a Master of Social Work from the Silver School of Social Work at New York University, obtained between 2017 and 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Rochester, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her academic background laid a solid foundation for her career in social work.
Experience in Community-Based Organizations
With over 7 years of experience in community-based organizations, Jessica has a strong background in supporting children, adolescents, and families. Her roles included working at Henry Street Settlement as a Clinical Social Work Intern, Sheltering Arms as a Case Planner, and City Year as a Corps Member. She is noted for her strengths-based approach and her focus on empowerment and client resilience.