Ray Belicose

Dr. Ray Belicose is an Emeritus Lecturer at the University of Southern Maine (USM), affiliated with the School of Social Work. He joined USM's full-time faculty in 2004 and retired in 2018. His roles include teaching graduate field seminar courses in the MSW program and undergraduate BSW courses in direct, organizational, and community practice. He maintains an active private practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in marriage and family therapy.

• Education:
• PhD in Social Work from Rutgers University (1998)
• MSW from Rutgers Graduate School of Social Work (1980)

His research focuses on adolescent sexual behavior, correlates of unplanned teen pregnancy, and alumni surveys linking academic experiences to employment and clinical practice evaluations. Prior to USM, he held roles in medical social work, child protective services, school systems, community organization, and administrative positions at Monmouth County Board of Social Services.

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