Janice L. Ricks , MSW, LISW-S, ACSW

Janice Ricks is an Associate Professor-Educator in the School of Social Work at the University of Cincinnati and is in her fourteenth year of teaching at the school. Her fields of special interest include Women’s Studies, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, and Bisexuals as well as Transexual children. Family Violence is also of special interest to her. At the School of Social Work Professor Ricks has taught Social Welfare Institutions, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Individuals and Families, Human Diversity and Family Violence. Transgender and GLBTQ are elective courses that she developed and continues to teach at the school. Professor Ricks taught at the University of Central Florida prior to moving to Kentucky. She obtained clinical and supervisory experience with various social service organizations while working in Florida. In addition she has worked as a clinical social worker providing both individual therapy and group therapy. Professor Ricks currently has seven publications and has published extensively in the areas of Gay and Lesbian issues, discrimination of people with disabilities and the effects of care giving to people with dementia. She recently published an article about Lesbians and substance abuse and presented on the topic at the NASW HOPE Confrenece in Washington D.C. Professor Ricks is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, graduating with a 4.0 GPA  in Social Work as well as a minor in Women's Studies. Her commitment to social work is evidenced by the success of her students and her ongoing belief that Social Workers change the world.      

Masters in Social Work: University of Central Florida Orlando Florida,

BA Social Work: University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida,

2012 -To Present Associate Professor-Educator, School of Social Work, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0108

2008 -2012 Assistant Field Service Professor, School of Social Work, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0108

2005 -2008 Field Service Instructor, School of Social Work, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0108

2004 -2005 Visiting Instructor, School of Social Work, Development of a Web Based Course for SOW 5132 Diverse Client Populations. IDL Course Development and Web Services training. , University of Central Florida, Orlando Fl 32816-3358

2003 -2005 Adjunct Professor, School of Social Work, University of Central Florida, Orlando Florida 32816-3358

2006 -2009 Behavior Specialist, North Key Behavioral Center,

2008 -To Present Trainer, Southwest Ohio Regional Training Center,

2005 -2006 Advanced Clinician (NHSC Recipient), Adult and child therapist. Provide mental health/therapy services to low income, underprivileged adults and children in two counties in Central Florida. Conduct Assessments and provide therapy for 12 adolescence females in a level 4 group home setting. , Life stream Behavioral Center,

2005 -2006 Independent Contractor, Medicaid Comprehensive Assessments,

2002 -2004 Supervisor of Clinical Services / Therapist, Provided individual therapy to clients at Bushnell Family Practice. Served as a full time counselor/therapist to 12 foster children at a level 4, group home in Umitilla, Florida. Clinical supervisor for three alternative schools located in Lake and Sumter Counties Florida. Supervisor of the ITOS (individual therapeutic on-sight service) program. Committees: Clinical and Quality Assurance. , Life stream Behavioral Center, Leesburg, Florida

2001 -2002 RCI/ Director of Day Habilitation, Responsible for the overall operation of three-day habilitation programs. Serving approximately 70 adults with developmental disabilities. Committees: Admissions, Transfers, Termination and Review Committee, CARF Committee. , Albuquerque, New Mexico

2001 -2001 Protective Investigator, Responsible for the investigation and assessment of reports of child abuse and child neglect. , 2001-2001 State of New Mexico - Department of Children Youth and Families ,

1999 -2000 Supervisor of Day Habilitation, State of New Mexico - Department of Health , Los Lunas, New Mexico

1997 -1999 Program Director, Intern from 9/97-6/98. 1998 hired as director of the RELIEF program. Establish a new in-home respite care program in Brevard County that is still active and successful today. Responsible for developing the program as well as successfully marketing it within the community. Supervised thirty-five volunteers and coordinated respite services for the elderly in Brevard County. Provided staff training on how to work with elderly individuals and people with dementia , Brevard Alzheimer’s Association, R.E.L.I.E.F. (Respite for Elders Living in Everyday Families) , Melbourne, Florida

Peer Reviewed Publications

Blackwell, Christopher W; Ricks, Janice L; Dzielgielewski, Sophia F (2004. ) Discrimination of gays and lesbians: a social justice perspective. Journal of health & social policy, , 19 (4 ) ,27-43

Ricks,J.L. (2012. ) Lesbians and Alcohol Abuse: Identifying Factors for Future Research. Journal of Social Service Research, , 38 (1 ) ,8

Ricks,J.L., Chang-Arratia, C., David J. Lansinger, Sophia Dziegielewski (2010. ) Men who have sex with men and methamphetamine use .Journal of Social Work and Mental Health, , 8 (2 ) ,160-173

Ricks, J.L. & Dziegielewski, S.F. (2005. ) Perceptions of evil and lesbians. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, , , 11 (2 ) ,61

Blackwell, C. & Ricks, J.R., & Dziegielewski, S.F (2005. ) Discrimination of gays and lesbians: a social justice perspective. .Journal of Health and Social Policy, , 19 (4 ) ,

Ricks, J.L. & Dziegielewski, S.F., (2000. ) Involuntary sterilization and mentally retarded: Revisited .Human Rights Review, , Vol. 3, ( spring 2000.25, No.1. ) ,

Dziegielewski, S.F. & Ricks, J.L. (2000. ) Adult Day Programs for Elderly who are Mentally Impaired and Measurement of Caregiver Satisfaction .Activities, Adaptation and Aging, , 24 (4 ) ,51-64

Book Chapter

RICKS, J.L., Vaughan, C.J., & Dziegielewski, S.F. (2002 ) Domestic violence among lesbian couples. Handbook of domestic violence strategic interventions: Policies, programs and legal remedies .(pp. 451 -451-463).New York, Oxford (Author)

Dziegielewski, S.F., Ricks J.L., Murray, J.D., (2010 ) Selected Eating Disorders in Children and Adults. In DSM-IV-TR in Action .(pp. 174 -174-202).New Jersey, John Wiley & Sons. (Co-Author)

Invited Presentations

Janice L Ricks (2012. ) ; Lesbians and Alcohol Abuse Identifying Factors for Future Research .NASW Indiana Conference Workshop. Level:State

Janice L Ricks (2012. ) Lesbians and Alcohol Abuse: Identifying Factors for Future Research .Restoring HOPE the Power of Social Work, NASW National Conference Washington DC . Conference. . Level:National

Janice L Ricks (2018. ) Lesbians and Alcohol Abuse: Identifying Factors for Future Research .Restoring HOPE the Power of Social Work, NASW National Conference Washington DC . Conference. . Level:National

Lecture

Janice L. Ricks (2015. ) Transgender .Cincinnati, OH.

Janice L. Ricks (2016. ) Transgender .Cincinnati, OH.

Janice L. Ricks (2013. ) Presentation on GLBTQ . Leesburg, Fl.

2002 -2004 National Health Service Corp Loan Forgiveness Program

University of Cincinnati (Diversity Council ) Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:University

University of Cincinnati, School of Social Work (Academic Affairs ) Committee Chair Type:Departmental Service Level:College

University of Cincinnati, School of Social Work (Evaluation Committee ) Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:College

University of Cincinnati, School of Social Work (Continuing Education Committee ) Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:College

University of Cincinnati, School of Social Work (MSW Committee & BSW Committee ) Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:College

University of Cincinnati, Allied Health Sciences (RPT Committee ) Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:College

Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor State of Ohio

Licensed Clinical Social Worker State of Florida

Certified Rater Children's Functional Assessment Rating Scales

Certified to Supervise Licensure Candidates

Certified Case Manager

Member of the editorial board Expert content reviewer for GLBT issues Journal of Social Service Research,

2000 -To Present: Ambassador National Health Service Corp,

1997 -To Present: National Association of Social Workers (NASW),

2003 -To Present: Academy of Certified Social Workers, (NASW),

1996 -1997: Deans Student Council College of Health and Public Affairs, University of Central Florida,

Golden Key National Honor Society,

PHI RHO PI

35-SW-331 SW INSTITUT SW PROF

35-SW-353 GEN SW PRAC III

35-SW-452 SR FIELD SEMINAR I

35-SW-551 FAMILY VIOLENCE

35-SW-554 CHILD WELFARE I

35-SW-559 SW PRAC GLBT COMM

35-SW-710 HBSE-I ORG & COM

35-SW-711 HBSE II IND

35-SW-712 HBSE III FAMILIES

35-SW-714 HUM DIV FOR SW

35-SW-742 SW PRAC IND & FAMII

35-SW-761 MAJ MENTAL ILLNESS

35-SW-730 S W POLCY INST PRO

Assessment and Diagnosis

35-HLTH-673 HEALTH CARE ETHICS

3225 Eden Ave
PO Box 670108
Cincinnati  Ohio, 45267
Phone: 513 556 4841
Ricksjl@uc.edu