Susan McKee

Susan McKee, LMSW, is a Lecturer and Practicum Education Coordinator in the Master of Social Work Program at Marist University's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. With over a decade of clinical and community-based experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction, and systems-involved populations. Her background includes therapeutic work at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, where she pioneered trauma-informed care models and horticulture programs for maternal-infant wellness.

Education:

• Master of Social Work (MSW), Columbia University School of Social Work
• Bachelor of Science, State University of New York Empire State University (Double Major: Human Development and Community and Human Services)

Research Interests:
Susan advances trauma-informed practices in clinical and institutional settings, focusing on innovative practicum education, healing-centered addiction recovery, resilience-building for at-risk youth, and accessible virtual therapeutic group interventions.

Practicum Coordination:
She mentors agency supervisors to strengthen equity-centered oversight, expands national practicum placement opportunities, and teaches practicum courses emphasizing ethical, justice-oriented social work in diverse environments.