Erin King

Dr. Erin King is an Assistant Professor with Tenure in the Department of Social Work at the University of West Florida's Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. A licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida, her expertise spans hospital social work, school social work, domestic violence interventions, substance abuse treatment, and mental health counseling for diverse age groups.

• Degree: Ph.D. from Florida State University (2019), dissertation on trauma exposure effects on child welfare workers.

Her research examines:

• Intersection of trauma and mental health
• Women’s reentry from prison and health challenges
• Child welfare worker training and experiences with client-perpetrated violence
• Online social work education

Dr. King’s work bridges clinical practice with systemic issues in social work, focusing on workforce well-being and marginalized populations. Contact details include office location in Building 85, Room 141, and email eking1@uwf.edu.