Community Integration Manager

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Samantha Williams, BA

Community Integration Manager
With ClearView Communities Since 2016

Samantha Williams, BA, is the Community Integration Manager at ClearView Communities, where she leads community-based services that help young adults with serious mental illness develop greater independence, meaningful connections, and successful participation in the community. She specializes in community integration, psychiatric rehabilitation, supported employment, career development, vocational support, and independent living skills.

Samantha joined ClearView Communities in 2016 as a Recovery Coach and later advanced into providing psychiatric rehabilitation services to youth in Frederick County. In 2022, she joined the Community Integration team as a Career Development Specialist, supporting residents with job readiness, vocational exploration, employment, volunteer opportunities, and community participation. In her current role as Community Integration Manager, she provides leadership for community integration programming and cultivates relationships with local businesses, organizations, and community partners to create meaningful opportunities for residents.

Samantha earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies from Hood College in 2015. Prior to and alongside her work at ClearView Communities, she gained experience as an Activities Aide in a rehabilitation and nursing home setting and as a Direct Care Counselor providing therapeutic activities to youth in Frederick County. Her background in behavioral health, psychiatric rehabilitation, and direct care informs her strengths-based approach to helping young adults build skills, confidence, independence, and meaningful lives in the community.

Services & Expertise
  • Career Development and Supported Employment
  • Vocational Rehabilitation for Young Adults
  • Community Integration and Reintegration Support
  • Job Readiness Training and Skill Building
  • Resume Development and Interview Preparation
  • Behavioral Health Employment Support Services
  • Strengths-Based Career Planning and Coaching
  • Workplace Skills Development and Job Retention Support
  • Young Adult Mental Health Transition to Employment
  • Direct Care and Behavioral Health Support Experience Integration
  • Life Skills Development for Independent Living
  • Recovery-Oriented Employment Planning
Education & Certification
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Middle Eastern Studies – Hood College (2015)
Professional Experience
  • Community Integration Manager – ClearView Communities
  • Recovery Coach – ClearView Communities
  • Direct Care Counselor – Excel Youth
  • Activities Aide – Citizens Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Home

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Our mission is to create a superior therapeutic residential experience for persons with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. We offer a unique and comprehensive program for adults who are seeking recovery and independent living in the community.

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License No. MH-863 State of Maryland. ClearView Communities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.