Kim L. Davidson, MSW, LCSW MSW, LCSW

Kim L. Davidson, MSW, LCSW

College of Arts and Sciences

Instructor

Email:  k-davidson1@neiu.edu
Office Hours:  By appointment
CV:  cv 2020.pdf
Country:  United States

Expertise

Homelessness Services, Leadership, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Advocacy

SWK 303: Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
SWK 304: Social Work Practice l
SWK 306: Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
SWK 353: Field Seminar I
SWK 354: Field Seminar ll
WGS 101: Introduction to Women and Gender Studies

Expertise

Homelessness Services, Leadership, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Advocacy

Research Interests

Women, Homelessness, Field education, Trauma informed care, Harm Reduction  

Education

Master’s of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago

Background

Kim is currently a full-time professor of Social Work. She also has 15 years of direct service experience within the homelessness services system. She previously spent seven years as the Clinical Services Director of Deborah’s Place, and has also provided oversight to supportive housing and drop-in services. In addition, she provided leadership to the Service Providers Commission and other committees/workgroups within the Chicago Continuum of Care.