Tony Bobadilla, PhD, LCSW
Associate Professor and Department Chair
Degrees
- PhD, Social Work – New Mexico State University
- MSW, Social Work – New Mexico State University
- MA, Foreign Languages – New Mexico State University
- BS, Special Education (Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialization) – New Mexico State University
- BS, Social Work – New Mexico State University
Bio
Psychopathology & DSM-5-TR
Clinical Social Work Practice
Ethics in Social Work
Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Advanced Generalist Practice
Assessment & Intervention
Research Interests
Culturally responsive and bilingual clinical practice
Use of self in social work and clinical supervision
Intersectionality in assessment and treatment
AI and equity in higher education
Behavioral health workforce development in rural communities
Other Activities
Lead for CSWE BSW & MSW Accreditation
Developer of CEU trainings on ethics, disability justice, and cultural competence
Guest Speaker: MFP National Speaker Series
Community consulting and professional development for behavioral health agencies
Publications
1. Bobadilla, T., Espinoza., J. (2025). Empowering Latino Families: Culturally Informed Strategies for Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work. DOI:10.1080/1531324.2025.254348
2. Gil, K., Bobadilla, T. (2024). Unmasking Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Bridging Gaps in Diagnosis and Perception. In Scyantek, D. (Ed.), Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Conceptual and Practical Insights for Increasing Neurodiversity Inclusion.
3. Mooney, L., Cummings, C., Koller, J., Dunkle, J., Bobadilla, T. (2024). Perspectives of Social Work Faculty/Staff and Students about Online Learning and Practicum Education. Journal of Teaching in Social Work. DOI: 10.1080/08841233.2024.2408170
4. Bobadilla, T., Hebert, E., Espinoza, J. (2024). Challenges Encountered: A Qualitative Analysis of Professionals’ Lived Experiences in the Field of Autism. Journal of Social Science Research. DOI: 10.24297/jssr.v20i.9564
5. Bobadilla, T. (2024). Understanding DSM-5-TR: Changes, Updates, and Ethical Practices in Mental Health. Journal of Social Science Research. DOI: 10.24297/jssr.v20i.9571