Work
A selection of projects, publications, and professional contributions advancing social work practice and mental health education.
AI Ethics in Social Work
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in healthcare systems, social workers need frameworks for ethical integration. This ongoing initiative develops protocols, training materials, and advocacy strategies.
Ethical Framework for AI Integration
Comprehensive decision-making framework for clinicians considering AI tools, addressing informed consent, data privacy, algorithmic bias, and therapeutic alliance impacts.
Practitioner Involvement in AI Governance
Policy brief arguing for mandatory social work representation in healthcare AI development and procurement decisions. Includes model governance structures.
Training Curriculum: AI Literacy for Clinicians
8-hour continuing education curriculum covering AI fundamentals, ethical considerations, and practical evaluation criteria for clinical tools.
School-Based Mental Health Programs
Schools are critical sites for mental health intervention, yet most lack systematic approaches to education and support. These programs bring evidence-based mental health literacy to K-12 settings.
Mental Health Literacy Curriculum (Grades 6-8)
12-lesson curriculum teaching middle school students to recognize distress, seek help, and support peers. Includes teacher guides, student workbooks, and family resources.
Educator Professional Development Series
Workshop series for teachers and administrators covering adolescent development, recognizing mental health concerns, trauma-informed practices, and effective referral processes.
Whole-School Implementation Toolkit
Comprehensive guide for schools adopting mental health literacy initiatives. Covers needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, curriculum selection, evaluation, and sustainability.
Publications
Selected peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and professional publications.
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2024
Beyond the Diagnostic Manual: Context-Centered Assessment in Social Work
Clinical Social Work Journal, 52(1), 34-48Proposes assessment frameworks prioritizing ecological and cultural factors over categorical diagnosis.
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2024
Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health: An Ethical Framework for Social Workers
Journal of Technology in Human Services, 42(2), 112-129Develops decision-making framework for ethical AI integration in clinical social work practice.
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2023
Mental Health Literacy in Middle Schools: Curriculum Outcomes and Implementation Factors
School Social Work Journal, 47(3), 201-218Reports outcomes from pilot implementation of mental health literacy curriculum in NYC schools.
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2023
Supervision as Pedagogy: Developmental Approaches to Clinical Learning
The Clinical Supervisor, 42(1), 89-104Examines how developmental supervision models support practitioner growth and ethical reasoning.
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2022
The Politics of Diagnosis: Power, Language, and the DSM in Social Work Practice
Smith College Studies in Social Work, 92(4), 412-428Critical analysis of how diagnostic language operates as political and professional tool in social work.
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2022
Chapter: Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Judgment
In: Contemporary Clinical Social Work (Springer)Explores integration of research evidence, clinical expertise, and client values in practice decisions.
Teaching
Grace teaches in the Master of Social Work program at Columbia University School of Social Work.
Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
Core course examining assessment methods, diagnostic systems, and ethical considerations in clinical social work practice.
Technology and Ethics in Social Work
Elective exploring digital practice tools, AI ethics, telehealth, and social media's impact on therapeutic relationships.
Advanced Clinical Practice Seminar
Small-group seminar for second-year students focusing on complex cases, ethical dilemmas, and professional identity.
Professional Service
Contributions to professional organizations and the broader social work community.
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Editorial Board MemberClinical Social Work Journal (2023-present)
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ReviewerJournal of Technology in Human Services, Smith College Studies in Social Work
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Committee Member, NASW Technology Standards Task ForceDeveloping national guidelines for technology use in social work practice (2023-2024)
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Consultant, NYC Department of EducationMental health literacy initiative design and implementation support (2022-2024)
Collaborate
Grace consults on curriculum development, program evaluation, and organizational initiatives related to clinical practice, mental health education, and technology ethics.
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