Dovie Rousch-Carlisle

Dovie Rousch-Carlisle is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work, where she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in aging, health policy, palliative care, and death and dying. She concurrently works as a Care Transitions Manager at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, integrating her clinical expertise with academic instruction.

Her research and teaching interests focus on bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application in medical social work. Key areas include:

• Palliative and end-of-life care
• Aging in American society and social policy
• Family caregiving and intergenerational dynamics
• Health access and insurance
• Hospice and community-based support systems

Dovie's professional presentations reflect her commitment to public education, particularly in facilitating hospice conversations. Though no peer-reviewed publications are listed, her teaching portfolio demonstrates consistent engagement with critical topics in social work practice.

She holds key professional certifications including:

• Certified Case Manager (CCM)
• Advanced Palliative and Hospice Social Work Certification (APHSW-C)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervised (LCSW-S)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Dovie advises students through her teaching and field instruction roles, particularly in foundational and specialized practice courses. While formal grants are not mentioned, her community outreach and hospital-based roles suggest applied research and service initiatives. She is involved in training future social workers through curriculum development and experiential learning, especially in field education splits.

She is actively engaged in professional practice and teaching, contributing to both clinical and academic domains within social work.