JENNIFER T BAKER, LMSW
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Brentwood Psychiatric Hospital
Shreveport, LA
2022 - 01.2025
- Completed Psycho-Social Assessments to determine discharge needs
- Participated in Team Meetings with all disciplines to establish patient treatment plan and length of stay
- Provided group therapy and individual as needed
- Arranged post-hospitalization discharge needs including out-patient therapy/medication management appointments, substance rehab placement, psychiatric home health services.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Case Management PRN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation
Shreveport, LA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Completed Psycho-Social patient assessments; educated on role of case manager, rehab facility, average length of stay and discharge planning.
- Arranged discharge needs, including home health services, outpatient therapy, DME, SNF placement, and primary care follow up appointments.
- Worked with multiple disciplines (Physician, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Therapy and Nursing) to assure the best outcome for patients.
- Provided clinical updates to insurance companies for continued authorization, and assisted with Medicare discharge appeals.
Social Worker
Tulane Health System, Abdominal Transplant Institute
New Orleans, LA
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Completed psycho-social assessments on kidney and pancreas transplant referrals to determine appropriateness for transplant.
- Ensured the patient had the necessary support system and resources; and that any mental health, substance abuse and legal issues were managed prior to transplant.
- Followed patients throughout their transplant and assisted with any needs required.
Social Worker
Willis-Knighton Health System, Transplant Center
Shreveport, LA
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Completed SIPAT psycho-social assessments on kidney and pancreas transplant referrals to determine candidacy.
- Assessed support systems, transportation availability, resources, mental health, substance abuse and legal issues.
- Followed patients throughout their transplant and assisted with any needs required, including medication assistance, benefits, disability and FMLA forms.
Social Worker
LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
01.1998 - 01.2012
- Worked two years under Social Services, completing inpatient initial discharge planning assessments, referrals to appropriate post-discharge service providers.
- Worked twelve years as an Outpatient Case Manager in Adult hematology/oncology at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center.
- Responsible for assisting with medication assistance programs, referrals for home health, Hospice, DME, transportation.
- Completed hospital admission prior authorizations, radiology and medication prior authorizations.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and families during treatment.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Social Worker
BMA Dialysis
Shreveport, LA
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Completed initial psychosocial assessments on new patients and monthly updates.
- Assisted in arranging transportation, medication assistance, home health services, insurance premium assistance through American Kidney Foundation grants, completing SSA 2728 forms for Medicare ESRD entitlement.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Grambling State University
GramblingBachelor of Science - Psychology
LSU-Shreveport
Shreveport, LASkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
Timeline
Case Management PRN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Social Worker
Tulane Health System, Abdominal Transplant Institute
01.2017 - 01.2021
Social Worker
Willis-Knighton Health System, Transplant Center
01.2012 - 01.2017
Social Worker
LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport
01.1998 - 01.2012
Social Worker
BMA Dialysis
01.1995 - 01.1998
Social Worker
Brentwood Psychiatric Hospital
2022 - 01.2025
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
LSU-Shreveport