Dr. Kimberly M. Wickersham Jacksonville State University Sociology & Social Work Assistant Professor Email: kwickersham@jsu.edu Employment: Teaching Jacksonville State University Assistant Professor August 2017-Present Responsible for teaching courses at both the BSW and MSW levels. Troy University Social Work Bachelor Program Director January 2014-May 2017 Determine, with the Chair, how best to meet CSWE BSW requirements for scheduling courses, educating the students, monitoring the faculty and providing practice opportunities. Troy University August 2012 - December 2013 Site Coordinator for Human Services and Social Work for Phenix City Campus To complete administrative responsibilities for the Department of Human Services and Social Work for the Phenix City Campus Auburn University July 2009-May 2010 Adjunct Faculty Provide instruction for students enrolled in the Introduction to Social Work classes. Assist Placement Coordinator with ensuring student completion of applications for internship. Encouraging student exploration of how to use the generalist principles of social work in a variety of settings. Talladega College January 1998-May 1999 Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work Advisements of the Freshmen and Junior level students. Taught courses related to social work, research, statistics and aging. Acting Director of COR-Careers and Opportunities in Research for Minorities-NIMH. Field Director for Senior level practicum course. Courses Taught: Troy University HS 2230, Survey of Human Services HS 2250, Fundamentals of Case Management HS/SWK 3375, Diversity. SWK 2250, Introduction to Social Work. SWK 2280, Social Work Research I. SWK 2281, Social Work Research II. SWK 3304, Social Work Practice in Health Settings. SWK 3320, Human Behavior in the Social Environment II. SWK 3390, Social Work With Individuals and Families. SWK 4450, Senior Seminar. SWK 4480, Social Work Pre-Practicum. SWK 4481, Social Work Practicum I. SWK 4482, Social Work Practicum II. SWK 6606, Social Work With Individuals and Families. SWK 7722, Social Work in Health Care Settings.
Directed Student Learning MSW Internship Advisor, "Program Planning and Sustainability,". (January 2, 2016 May 2016). Employment: Non-Teaching Russell Medical Center March 2001-July 2009 Director of Social Services Alexander City, Alabama Discharge planning for those patients meeting criteria for Continuing Care Team referral. Supervision of social workers in the inpatient/outpatient hospital, dialysis and oncology, and hospice settings. Development of departmental goals, objectives and budget. Crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, initial intervention for psychiatric, alcohol and drug patients. Provide supervision for social work students at both the bachelor and master levels. Coordinate with Utilization Review to develop the most appropriate and time efficient discharge/transfer plan for patients. Developed a plan for screening of emergency department patients for admission criteria to the most appropriate setting, such as inpatient, outpatient, clinic or if warranted, arrange home health, transfer to skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility or psychiatric care unit. Cheaha Regional Headstart 1999-2011 Mental Health Consultant Observation of each classroom for correct mental health procedures. Training teachers and family service worker in behavior modification techniques. Crisis intervention with students, teachers and staff. Stress management training for staff. Screening students for possible long term mental health needs. Social Work Manager 1994-1997 Russell Hospital and Hospice Supervision and training of Hospice Social Workers. Provide training for medical personnel regarding social issues, i.e. child abuse, bereavement, etc. Crisis intervention and bereavement counseling in hospital and hospice settings. Assessment of patients within the hospital, emergency room and hospice settings. Active member of the Continuum of Care Team. Managerial duties including producing a departmental policy and procedure manual, annual budget, goal setting and data collection. Outreach Worker 1991-1994 Cheaha Mental Health Center Supervision and training of Supervised Community Living Home staff. Inservice staff regarding behavior management, developmental disabilities and IEPs. Development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Insure that homes, staff and records were in compliance with state standards. Development of Behavior Management Plans. Acting Director 1989-1991 Cheaha Mental Health Center Supervision and training of Cheaha Developmental Center Staff. Supervise programs for both mentally challenged pre-school children and adults. Development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Development of Behavior Management Plans. Insure that both programs were in compliance with state standards.
Licensures and Certifications PIP, Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners. (January 28, 2005 - Present). LICSW, Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners. (November 26, 1996 - November 26, 2018). Professional Memberships Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Educators. (August 2011-Present). The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors. (January 2015 - Present). National Association of Social Workers. (July 1, 2013 - Present). Society for Social Work Leaders in Health Care. (August 1, 2000 November 2016). Programs Chair, Alabama Society of Health Care Social Workers. (August 1994 November 2016). Published Intellectual Contributions Book Chapters RESEARCH Wickersham, K., Tew-Washburn, S., Crawford, S., Waller, R. (2016). Adolescent Pregnancy: Rejecting Preference via Profiles in Courage in Policy and Practice. In Raymond J Waller (Ed.), Mental Health Promotion in Schools Volume II: Special Topics, Special Challenges (vol. II, pp. 104-130). Sharjah: Bentham Science. Johnson, V., Tilley, L., Powell, A., Wickersham, K. (2010). Communication in the palliative setting (pp. 36). Baton Rouge, LA: Amedisys interdisciplinary palliative care program: Holistic patient and family care. Johnson, V., Tilley, L., Powell, A., Wickersham, K. (2010). Dying with dignity (pp. 48). Baton Rouge, LA: Amedisys interdisciplinary palliative care program: Holistic patient and family care. Summo, K., Johnson, V., Wickersham, K. (2010). HIV/AIDS for the skilled clinician (pp. 59). Baton Rouge, LA: Amedisys Continuing Education Series. Powell, A., Tilley, L., Johnson, V., Wickersham, K. (2010). Palliative care (pp. 44). Baton Rouge, LA: Amedisys interdisciplinary palliative care program: Holistic patient and family care. Johnson, V., Powell, A., Tilley, L., Wickersham, K. (2010). Symptom management general (pp. 48). Baton Rouge, LA: Amedisys interdisciplinary palliative care program: Holistic patient and family care. Johnson, V., Tilley, L., Powell, A., Wickersham, K. (2010). Symptom management respiratory (pp. 33). Baton Rouge, LA: Amedisys interdisciplinary palliative care program: Holistic patient and family care.
Published Reviews: Kirst-Ashman, K. (2017). Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: A Critical Thinking Perspective (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Cengage Learning. Book Review. Summo, K., Johnson, V., Wickersham, K. (2010). Medical error prevention (pp. 43). Baton Rouge, LA: Amedisys, Inc. Refereed Journal Articles Wickersham, K., Green, D. M. (2014). The last flight of an angel: A historical ethnography of The Salvation Army s home for unwed mothers. Journal of Sociology and Social Work, 2(2), 173-190. URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.15640/jssw.v2n2a11 Presentations Given Wickersham, K., United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia Annual Meeting, "Nursing and Social Work Collaboration," United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia, Columbus, GA, United States of America. (March 4, 2017). Wickersham, K., Alabama Society of Health Care Social Workers Region III Meeting, "Social Work and Nursing: Collaboration," Alabama Society of Health Care Social Workers, Birmingham, AL, United States of America. (January 12, 2017). Wickersham, K., Southern Care Executive Meeting, "Collaboration of Nursing and Social Work," Southern Care, Inc., Montgomery, AL, United States of America. (December 13, 2016). Wickersham, K., Interprofessional CEU conference for Georgia and Alabama Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, "Nursing and Social Work Collaboration," Troy University, Phenix City, AL, United States of America. (November 18, 2016). Wickersham, K., ASHCSW Region III Quarterly Meeting, "Social + Work," ASHCSW, Birmingham, AL, United States of America. (July 12, 2016). Wickersham, K., 2015 ASHCSW Annual Conference, "Yea! I Have A Student...Now What?," Alabama Society of Health Care Social Workers, Orange Beach, AL, United States of America. (April 29, 2015). Wickersham, K. (Presenter & Author), Ellis-Murray, D. A. (Presenter Only), Progress: Keeping Creativity in Motion, "Many Shades of Ethics," Alabama-Mississippi Social Work Education Conference, Tuskegee, AL, United States of America. (October 9, 2014). Wickersham, K., Reaching Consensus on Medical Futility, "Medical Futility," CEU Concepts, Birmingham, AL, United States of America. (May 1, 2014). Wickersham, K., ASHCSW Fall 2013 Conference, "Many Shades of Ethics," Alabama Society of Health Care Social Workers, Orange Beach, AL, United States of America. (November 6, 2013). Wickersham, K., SSWLHC Annual Meeting, "Many Colors of Ethics," Society for Social Work Leaders in Health Care (SSWLHC), Philadelphia, PN, United States of America. (October 3, 2013).
Wickersham, K., Troy University QEP Roundtable Discussion, "Troy University QEP Roundtable Discussion," Troy University, Troy, AL, United States of America. (June 2013). Wickersham, K. (Presenter & Author), Alabama Society of Health Care Social Workers 2012 Fall Conference, "What Does It Mean to Be A Social Worker?" ASHCSW, Orange Beach, AL, United States of America. (November 8, 2012). Wickersham, K. (Presenter & Author), Ebron, D. E. (Presenter & Author), NASW GA 2012 Annual Conference, "Many Shades of Ethics," National Association of Social Workers-Georgia Chapter, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (October 27, 2012). Wickersham, K. (Presenter & Author), Ebron, D. E. (Presenter & Author), 2012 Annual Social Work Conference, "The Many Shades of Ethics," Troy University, Dothan, Al, United States of America. (June 21, 2012). Media Contributions Internet Faculty Spotlight. (August 21, 2014). Troy University Quality Enhancement Plan Faculty Development Initiative. (June 25, 2013). Magazine Phenix City Life. (March 2014). Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research Grant Wickersham, K., "Ray Wright Faculty Development Fund," Sponsored by Troy University, Troy University, $500.00. (October 28, 2015 - October 30, 2015). Wickersham, K. (Principal), "Paper Presentation Grant," Sponsored by Faculty Development, Troy University, $750.00. (October 2, 2013 - October 5, 2013). Professional Service Board Member, National Association of Social Workers, Alabama Chapter, Montgomery, AL. (September 2017 Present). Officer, President/Elect/Past, Alabama Society for Health Care Social Workers, Montgomery, AL. (May 1, 2016 November 2016). Committee Chair, Alabama Society of Health Care Social Workers, Montgomery, Alabama. (January 1, 2008 November 2016). Member, Higher Education Consortium on Child Welfare, Tuscaloosa, AL. (January 1, 2014 May 2017).
Consulting Supervision of social workers for licensure., Chapman Health Care, Alexander City, AL, United States of America. (December 1, 2014 December 31, 2016). Supervision of social workers, Amedisys Home Health, AL. (August 1, 2010 - Present). Supervision of social workers for licensure/medicare requirements, SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice, AL. (September 1, 2001 - Present).