Associate Instructor of Social Work & BSW Program Director
University of North Florida
Professor Jennifer Barr is an Associate Instructor of Social Work and BSW Program Director at the University of North Florida. She began her social work career working with clients who experienced domestic and sexual violence, including work in emergency housing environments, providing support during Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations and assisting with the legal injunction process in Tallahassee. After receiving her MSW, Professor Barr gained a majority of her practice experience and received her LCSW working in the field of mental health and substance abuse, providing a wide range of clinical services to persons experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, in both inpatient and community-based settings. Prior to joining the UNF faculty, Professor Barr worked in the field of higher education at Tallahassee Community College, overseeing a wide range of student support services including Student Accessibility Services and the college’s Counseling Center. She worked as an adjunct instructor at the Florida State University College of Social Work from 2011-2018. Professor Barr has also provided services to caregivers of wounded veterans through work with the Rosalyn Carter Operation Family Caregiver Program housed within the Florida State University College of Social Work. In addition, Professor Barr serves as an auditor with expertise in mental health and evaluates the mental health practices in the Florida prison system. She also provides contracted services to veterans and their support systems, as well as persons with various neurocognitive and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Professor Barr is a Qualified Supervisor and supports clinical social work interns seeking licensure in Florida.
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