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Personal profile
About
Dr. Clark received a PhD in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He earned the MSW from Norfolk State University with a dual concentration in social work practice in mental health and macro practice settings. Prior to earning the MSW, Dr. Clark received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Christopher Newport College.
Dr. Clark’s teaching and research interests are in the areas of social work practice in health and mental health settings, behavioral oncology, development of evidence-based practice in community oncology settings, and the role of social work in cancer survivorship. He is particularly interested in the efficacy and effectiveness of social work interventions for decreasing cancer-related distress and improvement of quality of life.
In addition to his experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. Clark has engaged in the practice of social work in health and mental health settings for more than 25 years as both a clinician and administrator.
Dr. Clark is an assistant professor of social work. He joined the faculty at the University of North Florida in August 2014.
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Education/Academic qualification
School of Social Work, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University
… → 2008
School of Social Work, MSW, Norfolk State University
… → 1985
Sociology, BA, Christopher Newport University
… → 1981
External positions
Director of Field Education, George Mason University
Jan 1 2012 → Jan 1 2014
Assistant Professor, George Mason University
Jan 1 2008 → Jan 1 2012
Instructor, George Mason University
Jan 1 2007 → Jan 1 2008
Oncology Social Worker, Inova Health System
Jan 1 2005 → …
Adjunct Professor, George Mason University
Jan 1 2004 → Jan 1 2007
Disciplines
- Social Work
- Sociology
Projects
- 4 Finished
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Exploring the Impact of Social Work Field Education on Community Partners’ Organizational Capacity and Service Delivery
Clark, P. G. (CoI) & Spaulding-Givens, J. C. (CoI)
1/1/18 → 1/1/19
Project: Research project
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Need Sleep? A cognitive behavioral intervention for cancer patients with insomnia
Clark, P. G. (CoI) & Zabora, J. (CoI)
1/1/13 → 1/1/13
Project: Research project
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Does time of survivorship care planning reduce distress of cancer patients?
Clark, P. G. (CoI) & Zabora, J. (CoI)
1/1/13 → 1/1/13
Project: Research project
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Project 6C: Improving Adjuvant Oral Drug Adherence among Diverse Patients with Limited Health Literacy
Clark, P. G. (CoI) & Villagran, M. (CoI)
1/1/09 → 1/1/09
Project: Research project
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Racial Microaggressions and Latinxs' Well-being: A Systematic Review
Choi, S., Clark, P. G., Gutierrez, V., Runion, C. & R, M., Oct 26 2020, In: Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work. 31, 1, p. 16-27Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Working with Homeless Populations to Increase Access to Services: A Social Service Providers’ Perspective Through the Lens of Stereotyping and Stigma
Weng, S. S. & Clark, P. G., Jan 2 2018, In: Journal of Progressive Human Services. 29, 1, p. 81–101Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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In Pursuit of Social Justice: Emic and Etic Perspectives of Social Service Providers
Weng, S. S. & Clark, P. G., Oct 2 2017, In: Journal of Community Practice. 25, p. 287-308Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Can a Low-Complexity Community-Based Project Have Transformative Effects?
Clark, P. G. & Spaulding-Givens, J., May 1 2016, In: The Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work. 21, 1, p. 127–149Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of Reiki, Yoga, or Meditation on the Physical and Psychological Symptoms of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Pilot Study
Clark, P. G., Cortese-Jimenez, G. & Cohen, E., Oct 2012, In: Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 17, 3, p. 161-171 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Representative to the Florida Education Association
Paul G Clark (Member)
Jan 1 2016 → …Activity: Other
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Northeast Florida Cancer Control Collaborative (External organization)
Paul G Clark (Member)
Jan 1 2015 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Annual Performance Evaluation and Promotion and Tenure Guidelines Committee, UNF (External organization)
Paul G Clark (Member)
Jan 1 2015 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Faculty Development Committee, Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work, UNF (External organization)
Paul G Clark (Member)
Jan 1 2014 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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