Robenett Portis
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced social work professional specializing seeking hospice and end-of-life care position. Proficient in conducting psychosocial assessments, assisting grief and trauma-informed support, and coordinating compassionate services for diverse populations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Intern
Long- Washington Counseling
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Completed a 480-hour clinical internship with a focus on empathetic care, conducting intake evaluations and behavioral assessments (e.g., C-SSRS, ABC) to support patients’ emotional and psychological well-being with clinical supervision.
- Provided client-centered therapeutic support under clinical supervision, utilizing EMDR and trauma-informed modalities to address anxiety, grief, and complex life transitions with sensitivity and resilience-building strategies.
- Collaborated with administrative team to develop workshops and counseling interventions that addressed the behavioral health challenges of individuals and marginalized communities.
Case Management Intern
Long-Washington Counseling
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed a 480-hour clinical internship within a private practice, delivering trauma-informed therapeutic support under licensed supervision.
- Managed all aspects of private practice operations, including intake, documentation, billing, and compliance with HIPAA and state mental health regulations. Coordinated with Medicare, Medicaid, EAPs, and private insurers to ensure timely access to services, advocating for patients’ needs within complex healthcare systems.
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and developed personalized treatment plans aligned with client goals and evidence-based practices.
Intern
Greenhouse Treatment Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Earned Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor certification through a 280-hour supervised internship, by conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, executing alternative modalities tailored to individual individualized treatment plans, and maintaining SOAP-note documentation.
- Delivered trauma-informed psychoeducational and expressive therapy groups (e.g., veteran populations), incorporating CBT, mindfulness, and expressive-based interventions to strengthen emotional resilience and support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., physicians, nurses, clinical social workers) to implement integrated care plans; coordinated admission and discharge processes, as well as advocated and provided community resources for patients.
Funeral Services
Baker Funeral Home
06.2004 - 06.2010
- Directed comprehensive mortuary operations, overseeing the respectful handling, preparation, and final disposition of human remains in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Facilitated end-to-end funeral arrangements through collaboration interdisciplinary third-party vendors, state vital records offices, correctional facilities, hospitals, hospices, and medical examiners securing necessary permits, coordinating transportation, and expediting post-mortem authorizations. Ensured all services were delivered with dignity, cultural sensitivity, and full compliance with applicable laws and regulatory standards.
- Executed advance directives, trust agreements, and life insurance disbursements, as well as managing all legal and financial documentation to uphold clients’ end-of-life preferences.
- Provided compassionate consultations to assess emotional and spiritual needs, connecting families with grief support and holistic care throughout their healing process.
Education
No Degree -
End-of-Life Certification
University Of Texas At Arlington01-2025
Master of Social Work -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2023
No Degree - Behavioral Health And Substance Abuse
TX Licensed Chemical Depen Counselor Intern (LCDCI)
Fort Worth, TX09-2023
AAS - Mental Health and Addiction Counseling
Tarrant County Colleges
Hurst, TX05.2022
Licensed Grief and Wellness Coach -
Legacy Academy
Fort Worth, TX08.2020
AAS - Mortuary Science
Dallas Institute of Mortuary Sciences
Dallas, TX11.2004
Skills
- Behavioral interventions
- Patient assessments
- Case management
- Effective communication
- Mental health support
- End-of-life care
- Effective team collaboration
- CPR certified
Timeline
Counseling Intern
Long- Washington Counseling
05.2024 - 08.2024
Case Management Intern
Long-Washington Counseling
08.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
Greenhouse Treatment Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Funeral Services
Baker Funeral Home
06.2004 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas at Arlington
AAS - Mental Health and Addiction Counseling
Tarrant County Colleges
AAS - Mortuary Science
Dallas Institute of Mortuary Sciences
No Degree -
End-of-Life Certification
Master of Social Work -
The University of Texas At Arlington
No Degree - Behavioral Health And Substance Abuse
TX Licensed Chemical Depen Counselor Intern (LCDCI)
Licensed Grief and Wellness Coach -
Legacy Academy
Community Service
- Texas Associated of Addiction Professionals (TAAP) Member 2021- Present
- Bereavement Care Ministry Member, at High Pointe Church 2015 - 2017
- Community Grief and Bereavement Support Facilitator, at Sunnyvale Church 2006-2008
- Life and Preneed Insurance Agent, 2006 - 2010
Honors
Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society President 2023-2024
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