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Jessica Barajas

Chicago,IL

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Case Manager

St. Francis Hospital
03.2020 - Current
  • Create plans for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values
  • Monitor patient care through assessments, evaluations and/or medical records
  • Maintain case management for upwards of forty patients
  • Advocate for patients to provide dignity and autonomy
  • Maintain ongoing dialogue with supervisors, colleagues, and other health providers to ensure effective implementation of health plans
  • Function as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, appropriateness of services as they relate to diagnoses, and treatment options for post-discharge care
  • Conduct daily case consultations to discuss patient care strategies including treatment recommendations, patient progress, and effective interventions.

Case Manager

CuraLinc Healthcare EAP
01.2019 - 03.2021
  • Provided telephonic assessments, consultations, and referral services to employees/members of EAP/MHSA clients
  • Completed comprehensive psychosocial analyses of EAP users
  • Assisted members in locating and securing appointments for individual or group counseling
  • Functioned as a liaison with the Member’s Benefit Plan for additional resources
  • Maintained accurate and complete records in compliance with HIPAA and ethical guidelines.

Case Manager/Intake Clinician

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2020
  • Collaborated with patients, families, and community agencies to provide continuity of care for patients transitioning from an inpatient setting to an outpatient setting
  • Secured appropriate housing/placement for patients upon discharge
  • Established outpatient psychiatric, therapy and primary care follow ups to decrease inpatient readmission
  • Provided individual counseling to patients and families
  • Maintained family contact and collaboration regarding patient care
  • Developed and maintained accurate client documentation
  • Provided immediate crisis intervention when necessary to ensure safety of patients and staff
  • Conduct risk assessments including assessment of suicide risk and violence risk
  • Monitor patients for critical changes and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as necessary.

MSW Intern - General Adult Unit

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Worked as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team serving detox and dual-diagnosis patients
  • Developed and facilitated weekly psychotherapy groups
  • Worked with facility’s LGBTQ program offering counseling and case management services
  • Conducted and co-facilitated family therapy sessions.

Education

Master’s, Social Work (MSW) -

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.2017

B.A., Social Work -

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
01.2016

Skills

  • Multi-tasking
  • Ability to maintain composure in high-stress situations
  • Elevated level of compassion and empathy
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Case Management
  • Client Advocacy
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Medical Records
  • Team Leadership
  • Organizational Skills

Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Case Manager

St. Francis Hospital
03.2020 - Current

Case Manager

CuraLinc Healthcare EAP
01.2019 - 03.2021

Case Manager/Intake Clinician

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2020

MSW Intern - General Adult Unit

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2017

Master’s, Social Work (MSW) -

University of Illinois Chicago

B.A., Social Work -

Northeastern Illinois University

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