Jermaine Porter

•Key member of a multi-disciplinary Community Health Team
•Collaborate with physicians, other care team members (Medical Assistants, Nurses, etc.), hospitals, partner agencies, members of the CHT in the patient’s network of care
•Meet with patients in the community, whether at their home, in the hospital, or another community setting
•Deliver community-based individual, group, couples and or family interventions
•Transport and/or accompany patients to clinical and/or other relevant appointments, as necessary
•Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis (DSM-IV-TR & ICD-9) in order to perform and record mental status examination findings and multi-axial diagnostic formulation and billing codes with assigned patient caseload
•Assist in the development, review and delivery of a patient Care Plan to include actions designed to improve the patient’s health status
•Assess clinical emergencies, including risk of suicide and danger to others
•Provide referrals to appropriate resources and follows-up as necessary
•Obtain progress notes from outside providers involved in patient care
•Engage and empower patients to understand their health issues and work closely with patients to take proactive measures that will result in positive outcomes
•Perform timely and accurate record keeping in accordance with all Health Center requirements
•Complete daily activity logs, behavioral health screening & progress notes, encounter forms, reports, evaluations, and insurance documentation as required by pay sources
•Complete clear, specific, and behaviorally measurable treatment plans with assigned patients
•Maintain cooperative relationships with Health Center employees, patients, community agencies and the public

• Provided direct services to adults, including individual therapy
• Created treatment plans
• Completed progress notes timely and accurately
• Participated in weekly clinical supervision meetings
• Maintained confidentiality and worked in a professional manner
• Maintained appropriate client boundaries
• Understood and practiced cultural humility
• Worked collaboratively with patients, providers, other members of the health care team, and community agencies
• Committed to working in community health with the challenges of a high-risk and diverse patient population.

• Provided support and advocacy to residents and their families by making referrals to appropriate visiting nurse and hospice agencies
• Completed admissions paperwork with new residents and/or family members
• Facilitated multidisciplinary discharge planning meetings and referred residents for home care services
• Attended weekly Medicare meetings
• Scheduled and facilitated family meetings as necessary
• Reviewed advance directives including guardianships and DNR forms with residents and families.

• Administered patient care
• Assisted clients with Activities of Daily Living
• Interacted with clients and their families in a compassionate and professional manner
• Documented daily progress notes.

• Provided peer support services to individuals with mental health challenges guided by the principles of self-determination and recovery-oriented mental health practices
• Promoted inclusivity and community integration for clients
• Completed written reports and progress notes regarding client progress
• Attended staff meetings and presented cases as necessary.