معرفی
Fanica Payne is a Lecturer and Online Instructor in the MSW Program at West Virginia University's School of Social Work. She holds a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) credential in West Virginia. With nearly 10 years of clinical practice, her expertise spans case management, inpatient/outpatient services, community mental health, substance use treatment, crisis intervention, and specialized programs like Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).
Education
- M.S.W., West Virginia University (2013)
- B.S. Health Science, Health Promotion and Wellness, West Virginia State University (2010)
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Research Interests
Her research focuses on mental/behavioral health disparities, addiction recovery frameworks, systemic anti-racism initiatives, equity-centered interventions, and mitigating practitioner burnout through self-care methodologies. She integrates clinical实践经验 into scholarly inquiry on community resilience.
Professional Service
She serves on the United States Commission on Civil Rights (West Virginia State Advisory Committee) and contributes to institutional committees including Anti-Racism, Equity & Justice and Online Field Coordinator faculty searches. She maintains membership with the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).

