Jennifer Schlinger
- Director of Field Education, Clinical Assistant Professor, Social Work
Contact Info
- Email: jennifer.schlinger@UND.edu
- Office: 701.777.2669
- Alt Phone: 701.777.4544
Office Address
Gillette Hall Room 302
225 Centennial Drive Stop 7135
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7135
Biography
Jennifer Schlinger graduated from the University of North Dakota with both her BSSW (2000) and MSW (2004). She completed her EdD in Educational Practice and Leadership at UND and her dissertation addressed trauma education in social work curricula. She joined the UND social work faculty full time in 2020 after teaching undergraduate social work classes as an adjunct instructor for over ten years, four of which with UND. Jennifer has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses including Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Social Work Task and Treatment Groups, Social Policy, Social Work Research Methods, Tools for Policy, Trauma-Informed Care, and Field Instruction Seminar.
In addition to teaching, she also serves as the Director of Field Education for all BSSW and MSW students.
Jennifer has over 20 years of social work practice and has worked in a variety of areas including medical, military, state government, private, and non-profit. 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 434 - Social Work Task and Treatment Groups
SWK 442 - Social Policy
SWK 482/484 - Field Instruction Seminar
SWK 493A - Trauma Informed Care
SWK 537 - Tools for Policy
SWK 560 - Trauma Informed Care
Publications:
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:
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)
Licensed Master Social Worker - North Dakota State Board of Social Work Examiners
College Teaching Certificate - University of North Dakota
Recipient of State Commendation Ribbon presented by Adjutant General of the North Dakota National Guard
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
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