Joseph Pickard

Joseph Pickard, Ph.D., LCSW, is an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Social Work. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis (2004), an MSW from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (1994), an Education Certification from UMSL (1990), and a BA from Southwest Texas State University (1988). As a licensed clinical social worker, he specializes in substance use disorders, aging populations, and religious/spiritual interventions in mental health.

• Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis (2004)
• MSW, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (1994)
• Education Certification, University of Missouri-St. Louis (1990)
• BA, Southwest Texas State University (1988)

Dr. Pickard's research examines the intersection of aging, mental health, and substance abuse, with a focus on clergy-led counseling services for older adults. His work explores aging-in-place strategies, help-seeking behaviors among elderly populations, and the role of spirituality in addiction recovery. He has led significant projects like the Clergy Counseling Project (CCP) and co-led the SAMHSA-funded SBIRT training initiative.

His recent publications analyze medication-assisted treatment for veterans, impulsive decision-making in hypertension management, and religiosity's impact on caregiver stress. These studies span public health, gerontology, and clinical research, emphasizing health disparities and community-based interventions.

• Hartford Doctoral Fellow
• Hartford Faculty Scholar

Dr. Pickard serves as Principal Investigator for the Clergy Counseling Project and co-PI for the SAMHSA SBIRT grant ($881,510). His teaching includes courses on generalist social work practice, human behavior, and substance use disorder treatment. Contact: pickardj@umsl.edu, Phone: 314-516-7984, Office: 403-5D Express Scripts Hall.