Experienced clinicians, researchers, experts in human behavior, policy developers, and administrators from many settings come to teach in our programs. This interdisciplinary faculty brings the School a wide range of knowledge and social work orientations spanning contemporary psychodynamic, psychological, and social theory perspectives and related research. They are experienced practicing professionals in mental health, policy administration, research, child welfare, group work, and independent practice.
recent faculty news
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Professor Alma Carten Dr. Carten teaches the social welfare policies and human behavior curricula sequences, and has served as chair of the social welfare programs and policies area. Dr. Carten is also a Consultant Reviewer for the Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), helping to shape the national standards for child welfare outcomes. |
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Professor Daniel Gardner Daniel Gardner and Peggy Morton have been awarded $75,000 to develop and implement the Field Learning Partnership Program in Integrated Geriatric Mental Health (IGMH). The grant, funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation and administered by the New York Academy of Medicine, will sponsor 12 students over three years in innovative field placements in hospital and community-based geriatric mental health settings. In order to maximize learning opportunities, the Silver School of Social Work will partner with several agencies that provide a range of community-based geriatric mental health services in New York City. |
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Professor Jeffrey Seinfeld Jeffrey Seinfeld, professor of social work, has served on the faculty since 1987. His research interests include Object Relations Theory, Social Philosophy, and Existential Philosophy. Dr. Seinfeld has received national recognition for his contributions to Object Relations Theory and Practice. In May 1997, he was awarded the New York University Distinguished Teachers Medal. |