Julianne Rollins Mitchell

Julianne Rollins Mitchell

Clinical Associate Professor; Fac Dir, The Collaborative

What I do

Attending GSSW was a life-changing experience for me that cultivated and refined my passions for helping others, giving back and learning. My goal is to support and encourage as many students as possible to honor who they are and do what they love through their GSSW journey.

Specialization(s)

children and youth, clinical social work, culturally-responsive practice, higher education, leadership and organizations, mental and behavioral health, social justice, play therapy

Professional Biography

Clinical Associate Professor Julianne Mitchell believes in people and encouraging them to reach for the extraordinary. As a clinician and educator, she has worked with children, families, students, and the community for over 20 years. Julianne has extensive experience in field education, training, community engagement, clinical practice, and program development in a variety of settings, including schools, nonprofits, government agencies, and private sectors. Her research interests include interprofessional education and collaborative practice, play therapy, early childhood mental health, and diversity and inclusion training.

Julianne is the lead faculty coordinator for the Children and Youth Pathway and the GSSW School Social Work Certificate. She is an enthusiastic instructor who strives to lead through the lenses of social justice and critical thinking in all of her work. Julianne is also the Faculty Director of the DU Mental Health and Wellness Collaborative, an interdisciplinary initiative that strives to increase access to mental health services and promotes interprofessional training for students.

Degree(s)

  • MSW, Social Work, University of Denver, 2002
  • BA, Psychology, Emory University, 1995

Licensure / Accreditations

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Professional Affiliations

  • Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
  • Other
  • Other

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