Wayne Booker Email & Phone Number

United States

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

In the role of an End User tester the responsibilities included monitoring and analyzing the performance of upgraded Electronic Health Record system while keeping track of its performance, reliability, risks, and benefits. In the position of a Test Analyst the responsibilities included assisting with initial roll out of Lauris EHR database for documentation needs. Train staff on software and hardware on-site or in training session/classroom. Assisted with resolving issues involving EHR database. Diagnosed problems and worked towards resolving EHR issues. Test Analyst reported directly to Database technicians to identify effective solutions to issues with Electronic Health Record. The essential role was to diagnose faults within the Electronic Health Record database and detect major technical flaw in the system. Other duties included: • Reporting to technical support team for resolving issues with EHR database/system. • First line of help and detect issues with database and programs. • Diagnose issues with computer EHR database/system. • Diagnosing issues with EHR accurately and quickly. • Assist with issues with electronic mail systems. • Work with other IT departments and vendors to resolve technical issues or implement new technologies for different lines of business.

In the position of Network Specialist/ IT System Administrator responsibilities included analyzing and evaluating computer related operations for CSB staff and personnel. Maintain internal infrastructure requirements including, laptop and desktop computers, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, printers, phones, security updates, support internet, intranet, LANs, WANs, and network segments. Monitoring of user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, print services, research event log warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly. Other essential responsibility:• Respond and resolve application-related needs and issues after business hours and on weekends as necessary.• Conduct routine equipment servicing out in the field.• Review, evaluate and analyze existing systems to define problems and information processing requirements. Assist with troubleshooting and the implementation of corrective solutions.• Manage and maintain onsite IT equipment by receiving, inventorying, imaging, and deploying IT assets.• Track IT Assets and maintain updated information in the appropriate database.• Provide Windows / Mac / Linux OS support by evaluating and troubleshooting issues including running in-depth diagnostics.• Evaluate emerging technologies and opportunities to enhance service delivery.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

(SMI Serious Mental Illness/ Co-occurring substance abuse Population) As PACT team case manager essential duties ranged from providing direct treatment, supports, and education to the community with a focus on mental illness, substance use addiction, and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Provided services to persons in acute crisis as well as integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented programming for persons needing assistance and support stabilizing within the community setting. Provides supportive counseling, outreach home visits, crisis intervention, and advocacy. As case manager, I provided linkage, monitoring, coordination, and procurement of rehabilitation counseling, residential and housing support, vocational readiness, and placement support. Other essential responsibilities:• Develops and implements treatment plans• Carried a caseload of 10-20 clients• Provide emergency/crisis intervention and hospital prescreening• Assist in crisis stabilization/hospital and jail diversion services• Compiling with all regulations for HIPPA

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Provide supportive in home services and linkages for individuals with mental illness. Worked first hand with clients and the families of the intellectual disabled. Provided one-on-one training within Individual’s home and/or in the community while focusing on vital daily living skills, self-help Skills, age-appropriate recreation, adaptive behaviors, communication skills, community integration, and social skills development. Placed a high value on consumer well being, provided dependency assessments, and quality service delivery. Supported patients with development of their individual plans. Documented progress notes daily, aided in case planning, monitoring, and evaluating; while demonstrating excellent written and oral communication skills. Link clients to community resources and complete all documents necessary.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

In the role of an End User tester, the responsibilities included monitoring and analyzing the performance of the upgraded Electronic Health Record system while keeping track of its performance, reliability, risks, and benefits. The end-User tester reported directly to Database Technicians and Project Managers to identify effective solutions to issues with Electronic Health records. As an End User tester, the essential role was to diagnose faults within the Electronic Health Record database; within the organization and provide an immediate solution to the problem. Through the role of an End User tester, the purpose was to ensure that the Electronic Health Record system ran effectively for staff use. Other duties included• Engage in team and development meetings. • Test software and hardware.• Communicate with software/ Database vendors.• Engage with project managers to explain software errors and recommend changes to the program.• Communicate with Staff to research problems and identify appropriate solutions.• Troubleshoot software and database issues with staff and participate in diagnostic procedures.

Suffolk, Virginia, United States

(SMI Serious Mental Illness/ Co-occurring substance abuse Population) As a Counselor II, I acted as a rehabilitation counselor for members who were clinically diagnosed with (SMI) Serious Mental Illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorder that received services via psychosocial rehabilitation. As a Rehabilitation Counselor, I was responsible for completing all clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines while developing treatment plans that assisted members to learn skill sets needed for independent living and daily community engagement. Essential job responsibilities included developing individualized service plans (ISP) based on comprehensive assessments and provide linkage to needed services, resources, provide support specified in the ISP and maintain essential documentation. As a Rehabilitation Counselor, I utilize individual or group counseling, to provide assistance with vocational support, housing needs, substance abuse, community supports, and other supports necessary to meet an individual’s basic needs. Day-to-day responsibility also included monitoring persons receiving services and advocating for the person to ensure accessibility and acceptability of services. Other Counselor duties ranged from:• Complete and Processes admissions and discharges in an appropriate and timely manner• Coordinating of program services and groups, outing and community integration• Coordinating intervention and therapeutic services• Assists in the development and implementation of special projects, events and specialized groups• Development of behavior intervention planning• Providing on-site comprehensive assessments and evaluations• Performed crisis intervention and conflict resolution to resolve critical situations• Shared Planning with other mental health professionals• Compiling with all regulations for HIPPA

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

In the position of a Test Analyst, the responsibilities included assisting with the initial rollout of the Credible EHR database for documentation. Train staff on software and hardware on-site or in training sessions/classrooms. Assisted with resolving particular issues involving the EHR database. Diagnosed problems and worked towards resolving EHR issues. Test Analyst reported directly to Database technicians to identify effective solutions to issues with Electronic Health records. The essential role was to diagnose faults within the Electronic Health Record database and detect major technical flaws in the system. Other duties included:• Reporting to the technical support team for resolving issues with EHR database/system. • First line of help and detect issues with databases and programs. • Diagnose issues with computer EHR database/system. • Diagnosing issues with EHR accurately and quickly. • Assist with issues with electronic mail systems.

Portsmouth, Virginia

(SMI Serious Mental Illness/ Co-occurring substance abuse Population) As a Clinician with the City of Portsmouth, I act as a rehabilitation counselor for individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses, substance abuse, and co-occurring issues. As a Rehabilitation Counselor, I was responsible for case management services related to treatment to address short-term and long-term client needs within the community and treatment setting. Acted in a team environment as part of a universal/integrated approach to care coordination and service implantation. In the role of a Clinician, I was responsible for completing all clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines while developing treatment plans that assisted members learn skill sets needed for independent living and day-to-day community engagement. Essential job responsibilities included completion of daily, monthly, and quarterly notes, monitor member’s progress while assisting clients in achieving treatment plan goals, and intervene during crisis situations. As a Clinician, I utilize individual or group counseling and provide assistance with job skills, housing needs, and family support issues. Day-to-day responsibility also included monitoring persons receiving services from other service providers and advocates for the person to ensure accessibility and acceptability of services. Other duties ranged from:• Development of behavior intervention planning • Providing on-site assessments and evaluations• Social skill training • Problem solving, support, and member supervision• Completed shared planning with other mental health professionals • Performed crisis intervention and conflict resolution to resolve critical situations• Shared Planning with other mental health professionals• Compiling with all regulations for HIPPA• Advocate for individual clients rights and rights to services

Portsmouth, Virginia

Assess and resolve complex social, economic and psychosocial problems, provide outreach, counseling, and crisis intervention services. Provide supportive services and linkages for individuals with serious mental illness and possible co-occurring substance abuse. Complete Medicaid billing, progress notes, write individual treatment plans, Narrative summaries, maintain client charts and complete psychosocial assessments. Complete intakes and make appropriate referrals. Educate clients of HIV/AIDS awareness and provide crisis intervention. Complete home visits and monthly statistical reports. Provide proficient skills in psychiatric and chemical dependency assessment, negotiation, coordination, implementation, case planning, monitoring, and evaluating; while demonstrating excellent written and oral communication skills

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Work with students who have a history of abuse, neglect, domestic violence and emotional and behavioral disabilities. Assisted with assignments, and gained general knowledge on the extent of multiple disabilities: Built strong trusting and strong relationship with students of all ages. Duties also included assessments, treatment plans and collaboration with students and families.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, 3.0

Psychology