MAURICE HOLDEN
Brentwood
Summary
Mental health professional with strong experience in supporting patient care and therapeutic environments. Skilled in crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and therapeutic communication. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs while maintaining high standards. Reliable and results-driven, with compassionate approach to mental health support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center
Dix Hill, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted initial intake assessments with new patients to gather pertinent information for treatment planning purposes.
- Encouraged family involvement in the treatment process through regular updates on patient progress as well as family counseling sessions when appropriate.
- Maintained comprehensive records detailing each patient''s history, progress, assessments, goals, interventions, responses.
- Ensured patient safety and maintained a secure facility by conducting regular safety checks and adhering to strict protocols.
- Improved patient well-being by implementing individualized care plans and therapeutic interventions.
Family Development Specialist
Family Service League
Bayshore, NY
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Perform observation-based evaluations to monitor the children periodic progress
- Create portfolios with the children work as a progress measurement tool to present to parents during conferences throughout the year
- Educate parents to enhance their child’s development
- Organize and advise center parent Identify and develop potential partnerships with community entitles with access to priority populations Monitor attendance and educate parents about
- Family goals and find community resources Conduct
- Regarding placement -Maintains knowledge of all licensing
- Scheduled weekly home visits with child and parents
In Home Caregiver
House Calls Home Care
Brooklyn, NY
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided all needed care for elderly dementia clients
- Assisted with ADLs
- Showers monitored medication and vitals as well as general household chores
- I worked long hours and dedicated a lot of my free time to caring for my grandmother
- I am a dedicated individual and am willing to work hard
- I am compassionate and caring and will give my all to do my job to the best of my ability and I am always willing to learn
Case Manager
JCCA
Brooklyn, NY
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Attended and testified at court hearings
- Coordinated services for foster care children, birthparents, and foster parents
- Composed written reports and treatment plans regarding foster care youth and birth parents
- Assisted with the Independent Living Program
- Provided crisis interventions and management
Advocate Counselor
JCCA
Brooklyn, NY
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Provide case management for 50+ New York City high school students
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions on monthly basis
- Assist with FAFSA and college applications
- Schedule house visit for kids who missed 3 or more days of school
Assistant Manager
UCP
Utica, NY
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Creating daily shift schedules and routines
- Provide and assist residents in bathing/showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Assisted youth from the ages 5 to 18 in a day had setting
Youth counselor
Beacon summer camp
Brooklyn, NY
06.2010 - 08.2015
- Direct daily functions for summer camp dedicated to creating engaging recreational opportunities for children, adults, and families
- Design and implement weekly schedules, activities, and programming for camp groups
- Organize and lead small and large group activities such as crafts, nature, songs, games, swimming, archery, canoeing, family night, and opening and closing ceremonies
- Identify and respond to camper behavioral issues, and report concerns to camp leadership
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Marketing
SUNY Institute of Technology
Associate’s Degree - Sports Management Major
North Country Community College
Skills
- Proficient in MS XP
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Organization skills
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Problem solving
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
- Ability to work under pressure
Timeline
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center
05.2024 - Current
Family Development Specialist
Family Service League
01.2023 - 02.2024
In Home Caregiver
House Calls Home Care
01.2020 - 12.2022
Case Manager
JCCA
11.2018 - 01.2020
Advocate Counselor
JCCA
09.2017 - 11.2018
Assistant Manager
UCP
08.2015 - 02.2017
Youth counselor
Beacon summer camp
06.2010 - 08.2015
Associate’s Degree - Sports Management Major
North Country Community College
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Marketing
SUNY Institute of Technology