MAURICE WILSON

Professional educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Adjunct Faculty adapts to different classroom settings and subjects. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts and can work within constraints of school guidelines and policies. Keen observer equipped to change teaching styles based on student need or subject matter.

Phi Alpha Honor Society: 2013, 2016

Researcher and Interviewer         August 2009-April 2010
Benedict College School of Social Work:
Should Corporate Punishment Be Reinstated in Public Schools: What Are Some Alternatives? (PI: Lester Spratley) Conducted research on corporal (physical) punishment in public schools, including face-to-face interviewing, collection of data, survey distribution, inputting and analyzing data, and presented findings at capstone presentation.

Research Assistant and Interviewer         August 2015-May 2016
Johnson C. Smith University School of Social Work:
The JCSU Student Project Examining Culture Competence (PI: Melvin Herring, James Freeman, David Luciano) Participated as an active research team member with JCSU MSW students, including measurement development, face-to-face interviewing, and collection of data, cleaned and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data, collaborated in writing co-authored peer-review publications, and presented findings at capstone presentation.

Sep 2018 - Current

Lead Counselor

Horry County Schools - Conway, SC 

· Contributed professional mental health recommendations and advocacy in Individualized Education   Plan Meetings, Family Treatment Plan Meetings, Behavioral Manifestation Hearings, Dept of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) hearings.

· Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services   or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

· Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.

· Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.

· Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

· Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.

· Make necessary referrals to Child Protective Services (CPS) as a mandated reported when abuse and neglect are present.

Jul 2021 - Sep 2022

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Mediko Correctional Healthcare - Marion, SC

· Provide crisis intervention and psycho-educational services to criminal justice involved individuals served in the correctional   facility. 

· Provided clinically relevant mental health feedback in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings for the purposes of program evaluation. 

· Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health. 

· Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans. 

· Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment. 

· Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader. 

· Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion. 

· Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). 

Oct 2016 - Sep 2018

Human Services Coordinator I

South Carolina Department of Mental Health - Conway, SC 

· Provided clinical outpatient mental healthcare for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and residential care for the Toward Local Care (TLC) teams, respectively.

· Conducted daily individual therapy and family therapy with children & adolescents diagnosed with a variety   of disorders, including Adjustment Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder.

· Completed comprehensive assessments with children & adolescents for outpatient treatment.

· Completed timely electronic clinical notes for client records

· Designed individualized service plans / treatment plans that considered clients' goals and preferences.

Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

Clinical Social Work Intern

Carolina Family Connections - Charlotte, NC 

· Coordinated services and ensured the needs of children were met within foster care. 

· Conducted foster care inquires for prospective foster parents. 

· Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team. 

· Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management. 

· Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs. 

Dec 2014 - May 2015

Rehabilitation Aide

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department - Florence, SC 

· Provided monitoring and supervision for up to 18 patients per week in different units including, children diagnosed with autism spectrum   disorder, substance abuse disorders, and individuals with other psychotic, mood, and developmental disorders. 

· Documented and reported any unusual activity or behaviors to the charge nurse in an effort to decrease patient incidences. 

· Under the supervision of the charge nurse, provided multi-disciplinary services to promote a therapeutic environment conducive to   patient/client recovery. 

Sep 2014 - May 2015

Mental Health Technician

Palmetto Pee Dee Behavioral Health - Florence, SC

· Conducted group therapy and activities with patients. 

· Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security. 

· Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention. 

· Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being. 

· Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences. 

Aug 2014 - May 2015

Counselor/Therapist

Inspiration And Hope - Marion, SC 

· Promoted effective decision making. 

· Developed coping skills with individuals and families. 

· Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues. 

· Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans. 

· Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships. 

Jan 2014 - May 2014

Clinical Social Work Intern

South Carolina Department Of Social Services - Columbia, SC 

· Under the supervision of a Social Worker, participated in and observed family court proceedings. 

· Under the supervision of a Social Worker, participated in and observed foster care visits with families. 

· Provided administrative support to Social Workers. 

· Provided typed minutes and notes for meetings. 

· Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.