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Rebecca G. Mirick is an Associate Professor and BSW Program Coordinator at Salem State University's School of Social Work. She teaches clinical practice, human behavior, field education, research, and an elective on Understanding Suicide to undergraduate and graduate social work students. Dr. Mirick has also served as the chair of the BSW Curriculum Committee and the Salem State IRB.
Her educational background includes a PhD in Social Work from Simmons School of Social Work (2011) and an MSW from Boston University (2002).
Dr. Mirick's research focuses on suicide prevention, trauma-informed practice, anti-racist social work, and social work education. Her work addresses critical issues in clinical practice and client engagement, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable populations including children, adolescents, and families. She has contributed significantly to the field through publications in top social work journals and presentations at national conferences.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend in suicide prevention and postvention services, trauma-informed care in educational settings, and the intersection of social work education with issues of race and pregnancy. Her collaborative work often involves colleagues such as Bridger, McCauley, and Berkowitz, focusing on practical applications for school-based interventions and professional training.
As an active educator and researcher, Dr. Mirick mentors students in the BSW program and contributes to the development of social work curriculum. Her leadership roles in program coordination and institutional review board chairmanship demonstrate her commitment to advancing social work education and ethical research practices.
