Dr. Rachel Young

Assistant Professor of Social Work, MSW Program Director, and Social Work Department Chair

Department

Jetter School of Professional Studies

Trinity Nursing & Rehab Center, Director of Social Services, Admissions Coordinator, 2007-2008
Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Medical Social Worker, 2008 – 2011
Family Life Counseling, Therapist, 2011-2012
Newark Granville Psychological and Counseling Services, 2012
Central Ohio Technical College, Part-Time Faculty, 2012
Reins of Freedom, Equine Assisted Therapist/Therapist, 2017-2018
House of New Hope, Director of Quality Improvement/Director of Clinical Services/Administrator & Chief Operating Officer, 2012-2020
Lifestance Health, Therapist and Lead Clinician, 2020-2022
Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Director of Field Education, 2021-2022
Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Traditional Social Work Program Chair, GPS Coordinator, 2022 – Present

Young, R. (2020). Provider Perspectives of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for Social Skills, Dissertation.
Young, Rachel. (2022, April). Importance of Teaching Self-Care and Related Video. Social Work Distance Education. Virtual Conference.
Vanderwaal, C.J., Young, R.M., McBride, D.C., Chriqui, J.F., Terry-McElrath, Y.M. (2013). Smurging in small toxic meth labs: Impact of state methamphetamine precursor policies. Journal of Policy Practice, 12, 231-255.
Young, R. (2013). The importance of bonding. International Journal of Childbirth Education, 28(3), 11-16.
Young, R. (2012). Nutrient and iron deficiency: Focus on fetal brain development and beyond. International Journal of Childbirth Education, 27(4), 65-69.