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School of Social Work
Indiana University

Amanda Craft

With 16 years of experience in social work spanning direct practice, leadership, and field instruction, I joined the Indiana University School of Social Work as a full-time faculty member in early 2025, where I help prepare the next generation of BSW and MSW social workers.

Phone:
317-278-0660
Email:
acraft83@iu.edu
Location:
Indianapolis, IN

Education & Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
    State of Indiana — 2021 – Present
  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
    State of Indiana — 2018 – Present
  • Master of Social Work
    Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis — 2015
  • Bachelor of Social Work
    Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis — 2008
  • Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration
    Danville Area Community College — 2004

Academic & Professional Portfolio

  • Faculty Instructor
    Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, School of Social Work — 2025 – Present
  • External Field Instructor
    Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, School of Social Work — 2023 – Present
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
    IU School of Medicine, Center for Youth and Adults with Conditions of Childhood — 2022 – Present
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
    Marion County Public Defender’s Agency — 2018 – 2022
  • Electronic Monitoring Coordinator, Work Release and Intake
    Marion County Community Corrections — 2009 – 2018
  • Juvenile Sexual Offender Certified Probation Officer
    Marion County Superior Court Probation — 2007 – 2009
  • Financial Aid Representative
    Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Office of Student Financial Aid — 2006 – 2007

Selected Courses Taught

  • S322 Small Groups Theory and Practice
    Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis — 2025
  • S442 Integrated Practice and Policy: Mental Health
    Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis — 2025
  • S683 Community Based Practice in Behavioral Health
    Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis — 2025
  • S433 Community Behavior and Practice
    Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis — 2025
  • S201 Introduction to Case Management
    Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis — 2025
  • D600 Group Theory and Practice
    Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis — 2025

  • School Social Work Intern
    Wayne Township School District — 2014 – 2015
  • Home Study Analyst
    Protect Our Children, LLC Adoption Agency — 2013
  • Probation Specialist (Practicum)
    Marion Superior Court Probation — 2007 – 2008

  • On-site assistant
    Habitat for Humanity — 2008
  • Member
    Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence — 2010 – 2012
  • Committee member
    Marion County Case Management System Development Rollout Committee — 2014
  • Committee member
    Community Corrections Quality Control Committee — 2016 – 2018
  • Member
    Marion County Re-entry Coalition — 2018
  • Member
    Diversity Council 2025- Present
  • Committee Member
    BSW Curriculum Committee — 2025 – Present
  • Committee Member 
    IUSSW Educational Assessment Committee — 2026 – Present

  • Marion County Justice Services Conference
    Annual professional conference participation — 2007 – 2022
  • Marion County Re-entry Conference
    Annual professional conference participation — 2007 – 2022
  • Probation Rookie of the Year Award
    Marion County Superior Court Probation — 2009
  • Employee of the Month Award
    Marion County Community Corrections — 2017
  • Parent Involvement Award
    Crooked Creek Elementary School — 2023

  • CIRC Training Circuit for Indiana Behavioral Health Practitioners
    Bi-monthly professional training participation — Ongoing
  • Training Presentation for New Social Workers
    Marion County Public Defender’s Agency; presented on problem-solving courts and mental health and substance use court programs — 2018 – 2022
  • Professional Networking and Community Collaboration
    Engagement with Eskenazi Health, Indiana University School of Social Work, and regional social work professionals — Ongoing