Kassandra Jackson
Bloomfield Hills,MI
Summary
Senior Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) professional with 13+ years of experience advancing perinatal, infant, and early childhood mental and relational health through policy-aligned systems change, relationship-based technical assistance, workforce development, and reflective supervision. Subject matter expert in IECMH systems, infrastructure, and cross-sector collaboration, with extensive experience supporting states and national organizations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist (Perinatal & Adult Mental Health)
Simply Mindful Practice
07.2025 - Current
- Provide psychotherapy using attachment-based, trauma-informed, and relational approaches, integrating infant mental health and family systems perspectives.
- Engage in ongoing reflective practice to examine parallel process, professional use of self, and relational dynamics, informing broader systems.
Consultant & Trainer – Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health
01.2024 - Current
- Provide relationship-based consultation and facilitation to IECMH professionals, supervisors, and organizations to strengthen policy-informed workforce and systems capacity.
- Facilitate cross-organizational learning experiences, reflective supervision cohorts, and professional development aligned with best practice guidelines and workforce standards.
- Support implementation of IECMH supervision structures, workforce infrastructure, and systems change initiatives, attending to equity, power dynamics, and sustainability.
- Serve as subject matter expert on reflective supervision, relational practice, and workforce development within IECMH systems.
Leo Lecturer I
University of Michigan, School of Social Work
09.2022 - Current
- Teach graduate-level coursework on attachment, infant mental health, trauma, and equity-informed practice.
- Facilitate learning environments that promote critical reflection, systems thinking, and policy-aware practice.
Workforce Development Specialist
Start Early
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Co-created professional development templates to enhance the skills of professionals in the infant and early childhood sector.
- Facilitated workshops, seminars, and training sessions to promote best practices for IECMH professionals.
- Established partnerships with national leaders to improve access to resources and support for infant and early childhood professionals.
- Stayed current with industry trends and research to inform workforce development strategies and initiatives.
- Advocated for policies and initiatives that support the professionalization of the infant and early childhood workforce.
- Partnered in the revision process of the home visitor competency framework for the Institute for Home Visitation Workforce Development (Institute).
Workforce Development Director
Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Led statewide reflective supervision and consultation (RSC) learning collaboratives supporting IECMH workforce and systems strengthening.
- Provided training and TA to agencies and professionals navigating IECMH implementation, supervision infrastructure, and workforce readiness.
- Evaluated evidence-informed IECMH practices, curricula, and implementation approaches to support sustainable systems change.
- Built and maintained partnerships with state agencies, employers, educators, and community organizations.
- Served as writer and contributor to the Best Practice Guidelines for Reflective Supervision and Consultation.
OB/GYN Division Senior Clinical Social Worker
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group
07.2018 - 09.2022
- Delivered perinatal mental health services within an integrated healthcare system, informing understanding of behavioral health financing, care coordination, and system implementation.
- Provided clinical, administrative, and reflective supervision to staff and interns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to align behavioral health services with medical systems and patient needs.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI08.2011
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK05.2009
Skills
- Workforce Infrastructure & Professionalization
- Clinical Supervision & Leadership
- Reflective Supervision/Consultation
- Relationship-Based Technical Assistance (TA)
- Collaboration & Capacity Building
- Program Development
Credentials
Master of Social Work (Clinical) 6801093643
IMH-E® — Infant Mental Health Endorsement
Selected Presentations & Articles
- Faith Eidson, LMSW, IMH-E and Kassandra Jackson LMSW, IMH-E. (2025, February). “Reflective Supervision: Implications of the Digging Deeper Study.” National Home Visiting Summit, Washington D.C.
- Kassandra Maple, LMSW, IMH-E. (2022, February). “An Introduction to Infant Mental Health Theory and Practice for Home Visitors: Part Two.” The Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health, Southgate, MI.
- Figaro, K., Maple, K., & Johnson, C. (2017). Keeping the therapist in mind: Examining diversity in the reflective process. The Infant Crier. Retrieved from https://infantcrier.mi-aimh.org/keeping-the-therapist-in-mind-examiningdiversity-in-the-reflective-process
Timeline
Psychotherapist (Perinatal & Adult Mental Health)
Simply Mindful Practice
07.2025 - Current
Workforce Development Specialist
Start Early
02.2024 - 06.2025
Consultant & Trainer – Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health
01.2024 - Current
Workforce Development Director
Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health
10.2022 - 10.2023
Leo Lecturer I
University of Michigan, School of Social Work
09.2022 - Current
OB/GYN Division Senior Clinical Social Worker
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group
07.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Oral Roberts University
Master of Social Work - Clinical
University of Michigan