Blackburn, Miranda

Dr. Miranda Blackburn, DSW, MSW, LISW-S, LICSW, BCD, is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Concord University. With a diverse background in correctional and military social work, clinical mental health, crisis intervention, and program development, she brings a broad perspective to her teaching and research. Miranda’s role as a Behavioral Health Officer in the Army National Guard has significantly shaped her approach to social work, particularly in understanding and addressing the complexities of systems within military and veteran populations. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisor designation (LISW-S) through the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) through the West Virginia Board of Social Work, a Board-Certified Diplomate (BCD) through the American Board of Clinical Social Work, and a Certified Psychological Autopsy Investigator with the American Association of Suicidology. She also holds a Human Service Management Certificate from the Network for Social Work Management. Her doctoral dissertation, “Suicide and the citizen-soldier: disrupting the clinical narrative” (2024) applied a systems lens to better understand the interplay between military suicide and broader societal structures. Additionally, Miranda was a contributing taskforce member for the CSWE Specialized Practice Guide for Military Social Work in 2023, where she supported efforts to update and develop standards for engaging diversity and difference in practice. Miranda also frequently participates as a Star Behavioral Health Provider (SBHP) Tier 1 Trainer, which encourages military cultural awareness for communities and mental health providers.