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Joi Griffin Showell, PhD, LCSW

Assistant Professor
jgshowell [at] desu.edu
302.736.2420

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Social Work Policy, Planning and Administration, and Social Science
School of Social Work, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1999

Master of Social Work (MSW)
School of Social Work, Clark Atlanta University; Atlanta, Georgia, 1991

Bachelor of Social Work
Department of Social Work, Tuskegee University; Tuskegee, Alabama, 1989

POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATION

  • t-Tech Online Teaching Certification, Clark Atlanta University  2020
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracking Certification, Johns Hopkins University, 2021
  • Council on Social Work Education, Site Visitor Certification, 2019, 2023

CURRENT LICENSURE

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Georgia

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • HBCU Licensure Pass rates, MSW student recruitment and retention, Behavioral health in the African American Community

RESEARCH AND FUNDED PROJECTS

  • Project Coordinator, MAMA Rental Assistance Program (Funded-United Way, Subcontract: Student Stipends Only), $10,000 (November 1 - December 31, 2020).

PUBLICATIONS

  • Co-Author: National Taskforce for Trauma-Informed Social Work Practice. Specialized Practice Curricular Guide for Trauma-Informed Social Work Practice. 2018. Council on Social Work Education.

MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION

  • Griffin Showell, J. (2023) A Study of Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Social Work Licensure Pass Rates.
  • Griffin Showell, J. (2023) A Social Work Practitioner’s Perspective: Mental Health Practice in the Jail and Department of Corrections Systems

ACCEPTED ABSTRACT

  • Griffin Showell, J. & Farber, M. (2023) Preparation for Licensure in Social Work Clinical Social Work Journal. Submitted to Journal of Clinical Social Work Practice. 2023

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS, INVITED TALKS, AND MEDIA APPEARANCES

  • Redefining Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: A Strategic Approach to Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Program Development and Retention (2023)
  • Resiliency and Renewal: A Pedagogical Approach to Transitioning Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Remote and Online Learning (2022)
  • Interviewing and Engaging Clients: A Refresher on the Importance of the Skill Set in Social Work Practice (2021)
  • Mental Health and the African American Church, Progressive National Baptist Convention, Southern Region Health Initiative (2019)
  • Holiday Blues Resolutions, WCLK 91.9 Radio (2019)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Association of Social Work Boards, Co-Chair Practice Analysis Task Force, 2022 - present
  • Phi Alpha National Honor Society, Zeta Kappa Chapter
  • American Association of Blacks in Higher Education 2018-present
  • Council on Social Work Education 2019-present
  • Clinical Social Worker Association, Board of Directors, Vice President, Chair Nominations Comm, 2020-present