Jennifer Schlinger
- Clinical Associate Professor, Social Work
Contact Info
- Email: jennifer.schlinger@UND.edu
- Office: 701.777.4544
Office Address
Social Work
Gillette Hall Room 302
225 Centennial Drive Stop 7135
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7135
Biography
Dr. Jennifer Schlinger is the Director of Field Education and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work. Dr. Schlinger has over 20 years of social work practice and teaching experience and has worked in a variety of settings including higher education, medical, military, state government, private, and non-profit. Her experiences have been the driving force to further research and learn more about trauma and its impacts on individuals, families, groups, and communities. Dr. Schlinger graduated from the University of North Dakota with her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work and later earned her Doctor of Education, focusing her dissertation on trauma education in social work curricula. As a distance faculty member, she lives in Bismarck with her husband and two children.
SWK 257 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
SWK 317 - Social Work Research Methods
SWK 323 - Trauma Informed Care
SWK 434 - Social Work Task and Treatment Groups
SWK 442 - Social Policy
SWK 482/484 - Field Instruction Seminar
SWK 528 - Advanced Generalist Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
SWK 537 - Advanced Generalist Tools for Policy
SWK 560 - Trauma Informed Care
Awards:
College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines Faculty Research and Scholarship Contribution Award
Recipient of State Commendation Ribbon presented by Adjutant General of the North Dakota National Guard
Licensure:
Licensed Master Social Worker - North Dakota State Board of Social Work Examiners
Doctor of Education; Educational Practice and Leadership; Higher Education Specialization; College Teaching Certificate - University of North Dakota
Master of Social Work - University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science in Social Work - University of North Dakota
Associate of Arts - Bismarck State College
Publications:
Schlinger, J.M. & Worley, D. L. (2026). Teaching about trauma: Theories, models, and practice. In: Lynch, R.J., Berger, E., & Padmanabhanunni, A. (eds.) Trauma-Informed Practice in Higher Education. Bloomsbury Publishing.
Schlinger, J. M. (2023). Trauma Education in Social Work Curricula: An Innovative Approach to the Teaching of Trauma-Informed Care (Publication No. 30811864) [Doctoral dissertation, University of North Dakota]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. https://ezproxy.library.und.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/trauma-education-social-work-curricula-innovative/docview/2917774750/se-2
Schlinger, J.M. (2006). Social work roles and health care settings. In: Gehlert, S. & Browne, T.A. (eds.) Handbook of Health Social Work. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Reese, D., Chan, C. L. W., Perry, D., Wiersgalla, D., Schlinger, J. M. (2005). Beliefs, death anxiety, denial and treatment preferences in end-of-life care. A comparison of social work students, community residents and medical students. Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care, 1, (1), 23-47.
Presentations:
Trauma-Informed Care. North Dakota Family Based Services Conference. (2026)
Trauma-Informed Care. Peer Support Alliance of North Dakota. (2025)
Trauma-Informed Care. University of North Dakota Office of Extended Learning. (2025)
Trauma-Informed Care. Community Action Partnership of North Dakota Weatherization Conference. (2025)
Trauma-Informed Care. Community Action Partnership of North Dakota Conference. (2024)
Life Course Perspective: Examining Generational Differences. Field Instructor Training, University of North Dakota. (2024)
Empowering Social Workers to Enrich the Lives of Those Who Have Experienced Trauma. Social Work Month Learning Series, University of North Dakota. (2024)
Trauma-Informed Care. Regional Performance Innovative Consortium. (2023)
Targeted Case Management with Tribal Nations. Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Outreach Event. (2020)
Targeted Case Management with Tribal Nations. Spirit Lake Tribe Community Engagement. (2019)
Transitioning Home from Long-Term Care Settings. Home and Community-Based Services Case Management Conference. (2019)
The Importance of Respite Care. Home and Community-Based Services Case Management Conference. (2019)
The Generations we Serve. Department of Human Services Aging Symposium. (2018)
Advocacy with Older Adults. Home and Community-Based Services Case Management Conference. (2018)
Person-Centered Planning and Practice. Home and Community-Based Services Case Management Conference. (2017)
Best Practices in Medical Case Management. Army National Guard Medical Case Management National Conference. (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Director of Field Education and Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Social Work - University of North Dakota
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Social Work - University of North Dakota
Adjunct Professor
Department of Social Work - University of North Dakota
Adjunct Professor
Department of Social Work - Minot State University
Director of Social Services
Northland PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
Lead Program Administrator - Home and Community-Based Services
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Medical Case Manager
North Dakota Army National Guard
Medical Social Worker
Medcenter One Health Systems
Child Advocate and Volunteer Coordinator
Community Violence Intervention Center