Joseph Pickard

Joseph Pickard is an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Social Work. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Work (2004) from Washington University in St. Louis, an MSW (1994) from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and a BA (1988) from Southwest Texas State University.

• Education: Ph.D. (Washington University), MSW (Southern Illinois University), BA (Southwest Texas State University)

His research focuses on substance use disorders, aging and mental health, clergy counseling, and religiosity/spirituality in aging populations. Recent projects include the Pilgrimage, Spirituality, and Personal Transformation (PSPT) study and the Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) grant.

Scientific Awards:

• Hartford Doctoral Fellow
• Hartford Faculty Scholar
• SAMHSA Grant ($881,510) - SBIRT Health Professions Student Training

He teaches courses in Generalist Social Work Practice, Human Behavior in the Social Environment, and Substance Use Disorders and Social Work Practice. His clinical experience includes work with substance-abusing clients, older adults, and school social work.