JANINE SMITH-BAKER, MSW, LCSW
CHUGIAK,AK
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience in academic program administration and clinical practice. Skilled in delivering evidence-based, recovery-oriented care and coordinating interdisciplinary teams. Offers teaching experience with a strong commitment to mentoring students and fostering academic success. Adept at program management and bridging clinical expertise with educational initiatives to support institutional and individual goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker BHIP Case Manager
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
07.2022 - Current
- Responsible for coordination and continuity of care for Veterans receiving services throughout the Mental Health Service (MHS)
- Provide individual counseling services addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or substance use
- Utilized evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to support clients in achieving their goals.
- Maintained detailed, confidential clinical documentation in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and referrals for additional support when necessary.
- Designed and delivered psychoeducational group sessions on topics including anger management, reducing aggression in relationships, and building relationship health and safety
Adjunct Professor
University of Alaska Fairbanks
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Taught Rural Human Services Practicum courses and Family Systems II course
Term Assistant Professor Of Human Services
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Lead faculty and advisor at the Interior Alaska Campus for the Human Services A.A.S Degree program
Social Work Intern
ANCHORAGE VA MEDICAL CENTER
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked closely with social workers in the Long-Term care unit
- Conducted assessments of veterans enrolled in the Veteran Directed Care program throughout Alaska
- Provided case management to veterans at the Community-Based Outpatient Clinic on Fort Wainwright
- Conducted a program evaluation of the Veteran Directed Care program in Alaska
Rural Human Services Program Administrator
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
03.2015 - 02.2022
- Responsible for planning, implementation, supervision, and administration of the RHS Program
- Act as key contact for agency partners across the state, including the State of Alaska agency contacts
- Responsible for budget development of the RHS RSA grant
- Monitor and administer program revenue and expenses, including monthly reconciliations and management of the RSA grant
- Responsible for budget management of expenditures relating to instructional services, prioritizing purchasing needs for courses, and budget forecasting for long/short range planning
- Provide outreach and recruitment to agencies across the State of Alaska
SFOS HR Coordinator
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Manage all recruitment processes and documentation for School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- Serve as contact for Visa and immigration issues for new and current staff
- Provide advice and guidance to supervisors and employees on matters of conflict
- Provide personnel and payroll services
- Assess and problem solve, manage and coordinate payroll issues
- Create and maintain electronic document management procedures
Education
Master Of Social Work (M.S.W) -
University Of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK05.2022
Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - undefined
University Of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK05.2015
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University Of California
Davis, CA03.1997
Skills
- Curriculum design and instruction
- Program administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership
- Clinical assessments and case management
- Evidence-based care and recovery-oriented practices
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) facilitator
Awards
- Magna cum laude
- Recipient of Regents Scholar Award
- Recipient of Department Citation in Psychology
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
University of Alaska Fairbanks
09.2022 - 12.2024
Social Worker BHIP Case Manager
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
07.2022 - Current
Term Assistant Professor Of Human Services
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
02.2022 - 08.2022
Social Work Intern
ANCHORAGE VA MEDICAL CENTER
08.2021 - 04.2022
Rural Human Services Program Administrator
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
03.2015 - 02.2022
SFOS HR Coordinator
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
09.2013 - 03.2015
Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - undefined
University Of Alaska Fairbanks
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University Of California
Master Of Social Work (M.S.W) -
University Of Alaska Anchorage
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