Social Work & Behavioral Health

Social Work Advisory Council

The Social Work Advisory Committee acts as a consulting board to the Social work faculty in the development and evaluation of the program and curriculum.

2021-2022 Social Work Program Advisory Council Members

Paul Helo, MSW, Chairman Field Agency Representative, Kings Daughters Medical Center and the American Red Cross, paul.helo94@yahoo.com, 606-232-1768

Justin Kouns, MSW, ACM-SW Director of Case Management, CHI St. Joseph Health Rehabilitation Hospital, justin.kouns@encompasshealth.com, 606–315-3238  (long distance member)

Amy Plank, LSW, CSW, MSSW, Social Services Coordinator at Altercare Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center,  amyplank11@gmail.com  606-939-0617(long-distance member)

Erin Holsted, LISW-S, Alumni Representative, Owner/Clinical Social Worker in Private Practice Bridges of Grace Counseling, LLC, eholsted@yahoo.com 937-515-7196  (long-distance member)

Cindi Griffith, MSW Field Agency Representative, Wilderness Road Girl Scouts, gruffydd@roadrunner.com  606-325-2111

Jennifer Swann Smith, BSW, Recruitment Coordinator, Ramey-Estep/Re-group Outpatient Program, jswann@rameyestep.com, 606–585-4400 (Alumni)

Kelsey Thomas, BSW, LSW – Alumni Representative, School Social Worker at Crossroads Academy. kelaine9260@gmail.com 606-316-4442

Bekah Bryant, Assistant Director of Admissions and Director of Women’s Services, Kentucky Christian Universitybbryant@old-kcu.wr.ardent.dev606-474-3228

Vacant, Social Work Student Representative

Lasting Impact

“I don’t think I can fully put into words the impact that KCU had on my life. I received a great education and had a wonderful athletic experience, but I will always be grateful for the relationships I made. Whether it was the lifelong friendships or the mentoring as both a student and employee, the impact of the people from KCU is something I will proudly carry with me wherever I go.”

Heather Stacy, Class of 2010

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