Beth Harmer

Beth Harmer currently serves as the Assistant Department Head and Assistant Professor at Western Carolina University since June 2016. Previously, Beth held the position of Regional Director at Family Preservation Community Services from February 2014 to May 2016, and worked as a Day Treatment Therapist/Substance Abuse Program Coordinator at Haywood County Psychological Services from July 2010 to February 2014. Early career experience includes serving as a Crisis Manager at Eliada Homes, Inc. from February 2006 to June 2011, and Co-Director of Camp Coqui at Mission Hospital from June 2000 to June 2010. Beth holds a Doctor of Social Work degree from the University of St. Thomas (2021) and two Master of Social Work degrees from Western Carolina University (2010), alongside a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Salem College (2004).