Kristin Hines is a Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C) with extensive experience in forensic mental health, clinical supervision, and systems-level program administration. She currently serves as a Social Work Program Administrator for the State of Maryland, overseeing the Court-Involved Forensic Individual Therapy Program; where she provides clinical leadership, supervises teams of social workers and interns, and ensures the delivery of high-quality mental health services to justice-involved individuals.

With a background spanning emergency psychiatric evaluations, juvenile competency attainment, and hospital-based behavioral health services, Ms. Hines brings deep expertise in crisis intervention, program development, and interagency collaboration. She has worked closely with state systems, treatment teams, and universities to build partnerships, improve service delivery, and mentor emerging social work professionals.

Ms. Hines holds a Master of Social Work from Widener University and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Wilmington University. Her professional interests center on forensic social work, trauma-informed care, and community mental health access. She is committed to advancing ethical, equitable, and evidence-based practices within public systems and supporting initiatives that enhance mental health and justice outcomes.