Cal Hilsman, LISW-CP/S, MSW

Cal Hilsman, LISW-CP/S, MSW, serves as the BSW Director of Field Education at Columbia College, where he oversees student placements, collaborates with community agencies and field instructors, and supports students in integrating classroom learning with practice. He earned his MSW from the University of South Carolina (2017), completing his graduate field placement at the university's Counseling and Psychiatry Center as part of an interdisciplinary clinical team.

Cal brings extensive clinical experience across diverse populations, including work with refugees, individuals with terminal illnesses, and marginalized children, youth, and families. He specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. He is currently pursuing his DSW through the University of Kentucky.

Cal is deeply committed to mentoring emerging social workers, emphasizing reflective practice, ethical decision-making, and the integration of theory into practice. He values time spent with family, reading, and being outdoors.