Dr. J.R. Bullard-Batiste

Dr. J.R. Bullard-Batiste, DSW, LCSW-BACS received his Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree from Walden University with a specialization in Family Studies and Intervention in 2020 and his Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from Tulane University in 2013. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Board Approved Clinical Social Work Supervisor (LCSW-BACS) through the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners (LABSWE) and also is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Social Work, MFT, Mental Health Board.

He works full time as an Integrated Behavioral Health Pediatric Social Worker for IU Health-Riley Pediatrics. Previously he served as the Director of Professional Development and Programs for the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) and has worked as a School Social Worker, Coordinator of Special Education Social Work Services, School Social Work Supervisor, and Trauma-Informed Schools' Specialist for many school districts within the greater New Orleans area. Dr. Bullard-Batiste has worked to provide supervision to MSW Interns and LMSW supervisees working towards LCSW licensure for the past 6 years, and he also is a Trauma-Informed Practices Trainer of Trainers, working to train and promote trauma-sensitive systems that promote equitable spaces for all.

Dr. Bullard-Batiste is a Contributing Faculty Member in the Masters of Social Work degree program at Walden University. He has taught many classes including Vicarious Trauma; Crisis and Disaster Response; Couples and Family; Advanced Research; Advanced Practice with Children and Family Services; Trauma-Informed Practice: Neurobiology of Trauma; Advanced Skills Lab II; Field Practicum; Changing Lives; and Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice. In his spare time Dr. Bullard-Batiste also has a private practice where he provides individual, couples, and family therapy, volunteers at a local Therapeutic Horse Barn that specializes in equine therapy for children with developmental, behavioral, and emotional support needs, and he is a Journal Reviewer for the Journal of Social Work in the Global Community. He is passionate about LGBTQIA2S+ issues, grief and trauma, PTSD, educating MSW students, and providing training on the importance of self-care.

He continuously strives to be a Teacher and a Student, never to be an “expert” because when we become “experts” we stop learning. His Motto: “If no one has told you yet today… Good morning! You belong here, you are appreciated, you are valued, thank you for being you! You Matter!”

Courses Taught

SOCW 6333 - Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue

SOCW 6337 - Trauma-Informed Practice: Neurobiology of Trauma

SOCW 6336 - Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Response

SOCW 5456 - Social Work Pracitce with Couples and Family Systems

SOCW 6446 - Social Work Pracitce with Children and Adolescents

SOCW 6311 - Social Work Pracitce Research II (Advanced)

SOCW 6251 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Children and Family Services

SWLB 0652 - Social Work Skills Lab II

SOCW 6051 - Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice

SOCW 6002 - Changing Lives

SOCW 6500 - SW Field Education 1

SOCW 6501 - SW Field Education 2

Education

DSW, Walden University

MSW, Tulane University

BA, Butler University

Public Service

PALS Therapy, Volunteer -

IU Health Service Days, Volunteer -

SSWAA Professional Development Committee, Committee Member -

Publications

Bullard-Batiste, J. School Social Workers and Perceived Barriers When Providing Services to LGBTQ Children. .

Presentations

Bullard, J. R., Cline, K. M. (2012). College prerequisites: Racial sentiment? . Butler University

Bullard, J. R., Capaci, J., Stephanadis, K. A. (2013). Coping to clear skies: An interactive journal for young people to use after someone they care about has died.. Tulane University

Bullard, J. R., Cline, K. M. (2012). New Momism via the Internet and Self-Efficacy. . Midwest Sociological Society

Bullard, J. R., Denton, A. M., Bergamini, T. F., Shepherd, H., Wright B., Gingerich, A. C., Krueger, L. E. (2012). Often wrong, but never in doubt: The effects of mood on reality monitoring.. American Psychological Association and Psi Beta

Bullard-Batiste, J. (2023). Opening Keynote Address: Nurturing the Nurturer: Burnout, Vicarious Trauma, Self-Care and the School Social Worker. Florida Association of School Social Workers

Bullard-Batiste, J. (2020). School Social Workers and Perceived Barriers When Providing Services to LGBTQ Children. . Walden University

Bullard-Batiste, J. (2025). Social Work and Professional Wellness: Continuing to Support Others in Difficult Times.. West Virginia School Social Work Association

Bullard-Batiste, J. (2024). Social Worker Wellness and Truly Focusing on Nurturing the Nurture. Opening Symposium Keynote Address. School Social Work Association of America