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Jerri Middleton, DSW, LCSW

Assistant Professor in Social Work

Office Phone: (951) 552-8297
E-mail: jmiddleton@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building 284
Office Hours:

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
DSW Doctorate in Social Work California Baptist University 2023
MSW Social Work University of Alabama 2015
BSW Social Work Texas Tech University 2009
  • Additional Education

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker: California #94335
    Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work, (LICSW) Alabama, License #4232C
    Private Independent Practice, Clinical Social Work. Alabama #1477-4232C

    Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
    2021-2022

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intensive Training
    John Ludgate, PHD
    February 2016

    Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk: Core Competencies for Mental Health Professionals (AMSR)
    2013

  • Courses Taught

    SWK500 Social Work Practice I
    SWK561 Field Practicum III
    SWK581 Field Practicum IV
    SOC213 Introduction to Sociology
    SOC323 Marriage and the Family
    SWK300 Introduction to Social Work
    SWK380 Introduction to Medical Social Work
    SWK573 Social Work Management and Leadership
    SWK572 Mental Health & Psychopathology
    BEH290 Introduction to Research Methods


  • Academic Areas & Scholarly Interests

    Transdisciplinary Approaches
    Trauma-Informed Care
    Sexual Violence
    Child Abuse/Neglect
    Mental Health for Students in Higher Education

  • Research, Presentations, & Publications

    Middleton, J., (July 2023) Comprehensive Project Defense, "Transdisciplinary Symposium: Trauma-Informed Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence" CBU. Defense.

    Middleton, J. (February 2023) 23Strong Council, "Career Paths in Trauma-Informed Care". (Guest Speaker). Panel.

    Middleton, J. (January 2023) Field Instructor Training, "Reflective Supervision". (Guest Speaker). California Baptist University.

    Middleton, J., (December 2022) Student Support Series, "Self-Care and Stress Management," (Lecture/Guest Speaker). Residence Life: CBU. Workshop.

    Middleton, J., (November 2022). BEH 480A, "Capstone Faculty Panel," (Panel Discussion). California Baptist University, Riverside, CA. Panel.

    Middleton, J., (November 2022). NURS101: Introduction to Nursing, "BSW Information Session," (Lecture/Guest Speaker). California Baptist University, Riverside, CA. Panel.

    Middleton, J., (October 2022). SWK410: Human Behavior and the Social Environment, "Young & Middle Adulthood," (Lecture/Guest Speaker). California Baptist University, BSW.

    Middleton, J., (August 2022) Fall Staff Training: Student Leads, "Peer to Peer," (Lecture/Guest Speaker). Community Life: Recreation Center.

    Middleton, J., Summer 2022 Residency, "Trauma-Informed Investigations for Survivors of Sexual Violence." Doctorate of Social Work, California Baptist University. Presenter.

    Middleton, J., (April 2022). BEH 480A, "Capstone Faculty Panel," (Panel Discussion). California Baptist University, Riverside, CA. Panel.

    Middleton, J., (March 2022) NURS101: Introduction to Nursing, "BSW Information Session," (Lecture/Guest Speaker). California Baptist University, Riverside, CA. Panel.

    Middleton, J., (March 2022). SWK 361: Global Social Work Policy, "International Collaboration in Social Welfare," (Lecture/Guest Speaker).

    Middleton, J., (March 2022). Monthly Training for Psychology Students, "Trauma-Informed Care," (Lecture/Guest Speaker). PSR: California Baptist University.

    Middleton, J., (February, 2022). Personal Trainers NASM Training, "The Psychology of Exercise & Motivational Interviewing," (Workshop/Seminar). Community Life: Recreation.

    Middleton, J., (January 2022). Field Instructor Training, "Trauma-Informed Social Work Student Supervision," (Lecture/GuestSpeaker). California Baptist University, MSW Division.

    Middleton, J., (January 2022). SWK451: Field Seminar, "Preparing Your Resume," (Lecture/Guest Speaker). California Baptist University, BSW Program.

    Middleton, J. (March 2021) Effects of COVID-19 on building rapport with littles. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the IE & OC. Virtual presentation. Invited Speaker.

    Middleton, J. (March 2019). Ask, Listen and Refer: Suicide Awareness. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Invited Speaker.

    Middleton, J. (March 2019). Communication, professionalism, and body positivity. Fitness training for student leaders at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Invited speaker.

    Middleton, J. (November 2018). Self-Care for Social Workers, MSW students at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Guest Lecturer.

    Middleton, J. (April 2018) Grief and the trauma response. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Invited Speaker.

    Middleton, J. (April 2017). Mental Health Brown Bag: Stress Management, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Invited Speaker.

    Middleton, J. (March 2017). Suicide Awareness Training. Conference for student leaders at the University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa, AL. Invited Speaker.

    Middleton, J. (November 2016). Working with Distressed Students. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Invited Speaker.

    Middleton, J. (October 2015). Stress and Anxiety: Coping Techniques. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Invited Speaker.

    Middleton, Jerri (February 2014). Mental Health Brown Bag Series: Anxiety. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Invited Speaker

    Middleton, Jerri (January 2012). Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Head Start/Early Head Start. Community Service Programs of West Alabama. Tuscaloosa, AL. Invited speaker.

  • Community Service & Involvement

    January 2021 - Present: Love Thy Neighborhood (LTN) - Faculty Advisor, CBU Social Work Division, Student community service group
    January 2021 - Present: Clinical Social Worker at Jerri Middleton, LCSW individual psychotherapy services
    August 2020 - January 2021: Clinical Social Worker for Abundance Therapy Center, Inc., specializing in young adults with history in child welfare, trauma, and teens/young adults struggling with sense of self and trauma.
    2016-2019 Creative Strategies for Stress Management weekly group for College Students, University of Alabama
    2015-2019 Counseling Center, University of Alabama
    2013-2016 MSW Recruitment, University of Alabama
    2013-2016 Young Adults small group leader for Capstone Church in Tuscaloosa, AL.
    2012-2015 Alabama REACH Mentor - former foster youth in Higher Education
    2011-2013 Tuscaloosa Mental Health Alliance
    2011-2013 Community Service Programs of West Alabama - Family Services Manager for Head Start/Early Head Start
    2009-2011 The Bair Foundation - Social Services for Therapeutic Foster Care and Adoption
    2007-2009 Community Outreach Leader: Homeless Ministry in Lubbock, TX with First Baptist Church of Lubbock

  • Interests & Hobbies

    I enjoy spending time in the outdoors with my family. I love camping, hiking, skiing, and playing basketball.

  • Personal Philosophy

    "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
    -Galatians 6:9

    "Learn to do good;
    Seek justice,
    Rebuke the oppressor,
    Obtain justice for the orphan,
    Plead for the widow’s case."
    -Isaiah 1:17