Kim Goodman

Kim Goodman is a Teaching Professor of Social Work and Coordinator of Student Wellness at the University of Southern California's Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, where she has served in practicum education since 2004. Her expertise spans mental health, health and wellness, behavioral health, and specialized work with adults across diverse clinical contexts.

Her academic credentials include:

• MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University (2000)
• BA from Indiana University (1997)

Dr. Goodman's research focuses on Social Work Education, Health & Wellness, Adults and Healthy Aging, Mental Health Counseling, Caregiving & Oncology, and Mind-Body-Spirit Medicine. She pioneers integrative approaches addressing health disparities, particularly for LGBTQ+ populations and cancer survivors, through behavioral health frameworks that bridge clinical practice and community wellness initiatives. Her work emphasizes culturally responsive interventions and safe-space creation for marginalized groups.

Scholarly output from 2006-2021 reveals consistent innovation in public health interventions, with emphasis on guided imagery techniques for adolescent obesity, oncology support systems, and LGBTQ+ health equity. Publications demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across medicine, social work, and complementary health fields, targeting systemic barriers in healthcare access.

Recognition includes:

• Amy King Dundon-Berchtold University Club of USC Faculty and Staff Recognition Award (2024)
• USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Hutto Patterson Foundation Distinguished Faculty Award (2018)

In her dual role as Practicum Education faculty and Student Wellness Coordinator, Dr. Goodman develops clinical training frameworks that integrate behavioral health principles into social work curricula while implementing campus-wide wellness programs addressing student mental health through mind-body-spirit approaches. She actively shapes practicum experiences that prepare students for complex healthcare and community settings.