Billie Ratliff

Billie Ratliff is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), affiliated with the College of Public Service. She holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) from Cummings Graduate Institute and a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Washington University in St. Louis. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado, she has over 43 years of experience in behavioral health, including roles such as Director of Behavioral Health for UCHealth’s Southern Region and leadership in restructuring patient care models at Memorial Hospital.

Her professional focus includes trauma-informed care, clinical social work, and improving mental health outcomes in acute medical settings. She actively participates in community committees addressing mental illness and serves as a certified Trauma-Informed Care instructor and mentor. Office hours are by appointment via Calendly, offering in-person or Teams meetings.

No specific grants, advising records, or lab affiliations are detailed in the provided information. Her professional narrative emphasizes clinical practice, leadership in healthcare systems, and community advocacy.