Jade Blackledge

• Provide comprehensive support through in-home and/or community-based intervention to adult individuals designated with a Serious Mental Illness.

• Assesses members in accordance with established policies and procedures and clinical protocols.

• Develops service plans for members based on assessment and diagnostic process.

• Coordinates member care or reports on interventions by meeting with member’s care team to review efficacy of interventions and to revise plans of service for members.

• Develops and maintains appropriate level of relationships with members and formal/informal support systems.

• Provides support and information, education or guidance to members and support system members concerning issues of treatment planning, advocacy, and medication management.

• Monitors mental status of members and response to treatment plans through face-to-face contact, and updates treatment plans as needed.

• Transitions member to appropriate level of care upon conclusion of treatment.

• Assists in chart closures.

• Provides information to members and

• Monitored client progress through regular follow-ups and case reviews.
• Conducted thorough assessments and managed crises while advocating for families in need.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.

• Monitored patient behaviors and reported significant changes to supervising mental health professionals.
• Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
• Maintained client and employee areas in good working order and with adequate supplies.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients dealing with a variety of mental health disorders.
• Performed medication administration and management duties according to established protocols.
• Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
• Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.
• Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
• Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.

• Monitored patient behaviors and reported significant changes to supervising mental health professionals.
• Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
• Maintained client and employee areas in good working order and with adequate supplies.
• Performed medication administration and management duties according to established protocols.
• Interviewed clients to conduct behavioral health assessments.
• Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
• Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
• Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
• Employed motivational interviewing techniques to encourage patient engagement in treatment.
• Assisted patients in setting and achieving personal and therapeutic goals.
• Educated clients on important life skills, housekeeping and food preparation.