Kim Cassie, Ph.D, M.S.S.W., M.A.
Assistant Professor

Courses Taught:

Leadership Skills and Knowledge for Advanced Social Work Practice (SW 539)
Evidence Based Resource Development Practice Across Systems (SW 545)
Social & Cultural Aspects of Aging (SW 550)
Evidence-Based Practice with Older Adults/Health (SW 572)

 

Research Interests:

Residential Care Facilities for Older Adults
Organizational Culture and Climate
Social Work Leadership
Evidence-Based Development Practices

 

Selected Publications:

Cassie, K. M. & Sanders, S. (2009). Helping the caregiver: Evidenced-based psychosocial interventions for familial caregivers of older adults. In S. M. Cummings & N. P. Kropf, (Eds.), Handbook of Psychosocial Interventions with Older Adults. Routledge.

Cummings, S. M. & Cassie, K. M. (2008). Perceptions of biopsychosocial service needs among older adults with severe mental illness: Met and unmet service needs of older adults with severe mental illness. Journal of Health & Social Work, 33(2), 133-143.

Cassie, K. M., Sowers, K. M., & Rowe, W. (2007). Ready, willing and able: An assessment of academic leadership preparation and interest. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 13(1), 115-127.

Scott, K. & Cassie, K. M. (2007). Stress and strain among personal care assistants at an assisted living facility. Journal of Evidence Based Social Work, 4(1/2), 47-59.

Cummings, S. M. & Cassie, K. M. (2006). Social Work Practice in Community Mental Health Centers. In B. Berkman & S. D’Ambruoso, (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Social Work in Aging. Oxford University Press, Inc.

Cummings, S. M., Cassie, K. M., Galambos, C., & Wilson, E. (2006). Impact of an infusion model on social work students’ aging knowledge, attitudes, and interests. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 47(3/4), 173-186.

Cassie, K. M., Sowers, K. M., & Rowe, W. (2006). Leadership in baccalaureate social work education: Preparing for the roll of academic chair. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 11(2), 40-50.

Cassie, K. M. (2007). Investigative Social Work: The Nursing Home Surveyor. In L. M. Grobman & D. B. Bourassa, (Eds.), Days in Lives of Gerontological Social Workers. White Hat Communications.

 

Research Projects, Funded Research, Grants and Awards:

Hartford Doctoral Fellow, 2007-2009

Hartford PreDissertation Award, 2005-2006

 

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BSW – Oral Roberts University
MA (Gerontology) – Appalachian State University
MSSW – University of Tennessee
Ph.D. - University of Tennessee