Trinaee Babineaux, LCSW

Flexible Clinician / Group Therapist (Part-Time / PRN) | April 2019 – Present

• Note: Obtained Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential in October 2025
• Service break: Jan 2021 – Apr 2022
• Facilitates high-impact psychotherapy and psychoeducational process groups within Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), leading 3 daily groups for up to 28–30 total patients utilizing a wide range of therapeutic modalities including CBT and DBT distress tolerance techniques.
• Maintains precise clinical documentation, executing same-day progress notes for all group therapy participants across multiple outpatient locations.
• Deployed for acute inpatient hospital coverage (2022), conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, participating in interdisciplinary treatment teams, and directing discharge planning.
• Provides immediate crisis support and behavioral de-escalation interventions to stabilize patients during acute clinical emergencies.

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – Full-Time | August 2018 – April 2019

• Managed a clinical caseload of 10–15 diverse patients presenting with complex mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to identify acute patient needs and build individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment teams to integrate holistic care approaches, direct discharge planning, and enhance clinical outcomes.
• Onboarded and mentored social work students and new hires, hosting clinical shadowing experiences to foster professional development in behavioral health.
• Maintained a flexible facility schedule, including regular Saturdays and a dedicated on-call crisis intervention rotation to ensure comprehensive program coverage.

• Conducted field-based home visits to provide in-home counseling and relapse prevention strategies to clients across the North Acadiana region.
• Developed safety plans to support clients in maintaining sobriety and managing acute behavioral risks.
• Managed personal field travel logistics independently, maintaining daily mileage logs and documentation for administrative reimbursement.
• Completed precise clinical documentation, including timely progress notes, case charting, and comprehensive treatment updates.
• Collaborated actively with the interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate ongoing client care and discuss clinical progress.

• Provided immediate crisis counseling and support to individuals and families experiencing acute emotional distress.
• Conducted rapid clinical assessments under SAMHSA-regulated guidelines, evaluating survivors of the 2016 Great Flood for acute anxiety, depression, trauma, and safety risks.
• Delivered short-term crisis counseling and psychoeducational interventions, focusing on immediate stress management and resilience building for affected individuals.
• Executed field-based disaster outreach within flood-impacted communities, connecting high-risk survivors with critical community recovery networks, formal mental health resources, and emergency referrals.
• Facilitated targeted group support sessions for vulnerable populations, including children and older adults in schools and community centers, to build healthy coping mechanisms.
• Met with community stakeholders and regional organizations to discuss ongoing recovery needs and collaborate on local response efforts.
• Provided education and training to community organizations on survivor coping skills and disaster recovery topics.

• Provided 24/7 mobile crisis intervention and psychiatric stabilization to children, adolescents, and families experiencing acute behavioral emergencies.
• Deployed to the University Medical Center ER (now Ochsner UH&C) for after-hours crisis triage, conducting psychiatric assessments and safety planning to help ER physicians determine optimal level-of-care decisions.
• Delivered up to 7 days of short-term, intensive in-home stabilization services to support high-risk youth, successfully diverting unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations.
• Evaluated youth and families across diverse environments, conducting standard clinical assessments and crisis de-escalation in office settings, homes, schools, hospitals, detention centers, and court-requested settings.
• Utilized the CALOCUS assessment tool and ASIST protocols to evaluate crisis severity, establish safety plans, and link families to outpatient community resources.
• Facilitated rapid, next-day psychiatric appointments for youth in crisis to ensure immediate continuity of care and prevent the trauma associated with acute inpatient stays.
• Analyzed clinical data to assist with CARF accreditation efforts, directly contributing to agency-wide quality improvement initiatives.

• Managed a psychiatric caseload, conducted one-on-one counseling sessions, and facilitated groups for patients experiencing acute behavioral health crises.
• Conducted clinical assessments and constructed treatment plans to support patient progress, safety planning, and multidisciplinary treatment team goals.
• Assumed interim clinical oversight of Social Services Department in Director's absence, managing department operations and coordinating patient care to maintain service continuity.
• Transitioned into administrative operations (May 2009), directing Quality Assurance (QA) clinical chart audits to ensure compliance with facility guidelines and enhance service quality.
• Managed daily facility census tracking and demographic charting, organizing psychiatric facility data to streamline operational workflows.

• Served as the agency’s sole full-time Medical Social Worker, managing social work services for homebound patients across Ville Platte and the surrounding region under the clinical supervision of a PRN LCSW-BACS.
• Managed a social work caseload from referral through discharge, conducting sessions and providing short-term counseling to patients navigating depression, bipolar disorder, and bereavement.
• Documented all clinical sessions and patient progress in a timely manner, adhering to established facility guidelines and treatment plans.
• Served as a clinical broker to connect patients with essential resources, facilitating access to medical supply stores, disability programs, utility assistance, and whatever patients needed.
• Coordinated closely with nursing staff to discuss patient needs and ensure comprehensive clinical support.
• Developed and delivered social work in-service trainings for nursing staff, educating teams on recognizing signs of mental illness, depression, abuse, neglect, and self-care strategies.

• Promoted to Telephonic Medicaid Waiver Evaluator based on exceptional field performance, independently conducting remote clinical screenings using the Level of Care Eligibility Tool (LOCET).
• Assessed nursing facility level of care (NF-LOC) eligibility and provided tailored program recommendations for elderly and disabled applicants statewide under strict regulatory guidelines.
• Conducted comprehensive in-home clinical assessments for individuals applying for Louisiana Long-Term Personal Care Services (LT-PCS).
• Traveled extensively across a massive statewide territory, executing field assessments directly in communities across Lafayette, Hammond, Monroe, and Shreveport.
• Utilized the standardized Minimum Data Set Home Care (MDS-HC) instrument to evaluate patient functional capabilities, cognitive status, and medical support needs.
• Formulated detailed plans of care and analyzed complex medical charts from multidisciplinary healthcare sources to confirm diagnoses and ensure appropriate service allocations.
• Executed precise clinical documentation, managing health information within state databases while ensuring compliance with strict privacy standards.

• Awarded a competitive Graduate Fellowship to complete the Advanced Standing one-year Master of Social Work (MSW) program.
• Co-taught undergraduate BSW group class and supported lead professor in delivering BSW Introduction to Direct Practice and Generalist Practice courses, enhancing student engagement.
• Graded papers and assignments, facilitating timely feedback for students and aiding professor in effective class management.
• Maintained dedicated office hours to provide direct help and support to students.
• Assisted the departmental administrative assistant with office tasks, including a project formatting reference lists for a faculty grant proposal.