JESSICA RABALAIS
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Dedicated social work professional specializing in patient advocacy and interdisciplinary coordination. Effectively collaborates with healthcare providers and families to develop tailored care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for diverse populations. Committed to delivering continuous support through counseling and precise case management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
Ochsner Foundation Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2024 - Current
- Counseled individuals facing psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma, fostering resilience and promoting coping strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate client functioning in mental health, substance abuse, and family dynamics, informing tailored intervention strategies.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress and interventions, supporting effective treatment planning and continuity of care.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate services for clients.
- Wrote timely and accurate case notes to inform follow-up for effective, successful case management.
Social Worker
Baton Rouge General Hospital
Baton Rouge, USA
10.2017 - Current
- Facilitated optimal patient outcomes through collaboration with physicians, family members, and support staff.
- Delivered social work services aligned with plan of care and coordinated with interdisciplinary team to support patient needs.
- Determine clients' needs via direct assessments and collaboration with medical professionals.
- Completed comprehensive digital charting of patient treatments, conditions, and responses to care, ensuring accurate medical records.
- Maintained detailed patient care progress notes to track treatment and recovery.
Social Worker
Fresenius Kidney Care
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2015 - 03.2024
- Managed caseload of 120+ patients across two dialysis clinics, delivering optimal care and evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes.
- Assisted patients and families with psychiatric, medical, and social issues through individual and family counseling, fostering resilience and coping strategies.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary team and community contacts, ensuring successful disposition plans and continuity of care for patients.
- Aid patients integrating lifestyle changes into daily life through support in developing necessary skills.
- Cultivate client rapport and open communication using active listening skills and supportive diction.
- Record patient information and treatment updates, organizing case documentation and data.
Social Worker
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
10.2008 - 05.2015
- Manage a caseload of 30+ patients in Surgery Trauma and Renal Units-managed pediatric patients between 2008 and 2013-providing individualized service and support based on patients' needs.
- Collaborate with physicians, service providers, and family members to implement treatment plans, coordinate the delivery of services, and ensure post-discharge access to critical care.
- Coordinated patient transfers to specialized medical facilities, ensuring timely access to advanced care.
- Advocated for patients by coordinating tailored services during healthcare acquisition, enhancing individual care experiences.
- Follow up to confirm service coordination.
- Social Services Coordination: Provide patients with information and access to specialized medical and social service support, on discharge, setting up outpatient referrals to address medical and mental health concerns.
- Palliative Care: Contributed to the Pediatric Palliative Care Committee and discussed advanced medicine and the palliative care of pediatric patients, ensuring identification and application of best practices-based care.
- Cultivated relationships with diverse stakeholders, fostering communication and collaboration with local and state social agencies.
- Patient Protection: Work collaboratively with the Department of Family and Children Services to protect the health and wellbeing of each pediatric patient, reporting abuse and neglect and working to improve coordination and communication.
Education
MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA
Evansville, IN06-2007
BACHELORS OF ARTS - Psychology
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Baton Rouge, LA05-2005
Skills
- Client counseling
- Assessment skills
- Patient advocacy
- Digital documentation
- Communication skills
Websites
Certification
- Licensed Masters Social Worker, 2008
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 2012
- Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, 2023
- ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider, 2026
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Ochsner Foundation Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Social Worker
Baton Rouge General Hospital
10.2017 - Current
Social Worker
Fresenius Kidney Care
06.2015 - 03.2024
Social Worker
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
10.2008 - 05.2015
MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA
BACHELORS OF ARTS - Psychology
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY