Joshua Englefield, DSW, MSSA, LISW-S

Assistant Professor of Social Work

Liffrig Family School of Education & Behavioral Sciences

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I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a supervision designation in Ohio. I serve the University of Mary as an Assistant Professor in the MSW program. I love that the University of Mary is committed to love of God and love of neighbor. As a social worker, I have been blessed with many opportunities to encounter amazing people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. I love the teaching and learning process and am grateful that I have the opportunity to work with our amazing faculty and students.

Why I’m At Mary

I am at Mary because I believe in the mission of the university, which is rooted in the Benedictine tradition. I especially love the focus on prayer, service, and community. Serving as an MSW faculty member affords me the opportunity to share my practice experience with our students and prepare them to serve others at an advanced practice level.

Expertise

I have spent the past 20 years working with Children, youth, adults, couples, families, groups, and organizations in a variety of practice settings. Currently, I serve as a clinical social worker for a faith-based private practice in Ohio. Prior joining the University of Mary faculty, I served 8 years as a faculty member of Sinclair Community College and Franciscan University.

Englefield, J. (2023). The culture of compassion in social service and academic settings: My personal experience. Journal of Social Work and Christianity

2024 The North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW)
Englefield, J. (2024). Developing shared vision and culture: Social work leadership skills

2023 The North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW)
Englefield, J. (2023). We Are Beacons of Light Amid Uncertainty: Social Work Leadership Skills.

2020 The North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW)
Englefield, J. (2020). Building a culture of compassion in professional social work Settings.

2019 The North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW)
Englefield, J. (2019) Critical self-reflection: An essential practice for social work students.

Education

DSW: University of Saint Thomas, 2021
MSSA: Case Western Reserve University, 2010
BA: Franciscan University of Steubenville, 2006

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