Rhonda Porter

• Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
• Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.
• Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
• Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
• Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
• Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
• Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
• Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
• Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.

Performing psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning.

Provides counseling/therapy to individuals requiring complex intervention.

Identify individual needs and diagnose substance use and/or mental health disorders.

Assess individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns;determine the need for inpatient psychiatric treatment or outpatient services or supports; and in all modes, effectively communicate relevant information to officers, families, and treatment providers, as necessary.

Assist in referrals, as well as follow up treatment coordination, within Georgia Pines CSB and/or outside treatment.

• Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
• Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
• Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
• Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
• Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
• Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
• Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
• Graded and provided feedback on assignments.