Brian MacLaren

Caring Hands & Healing Minds

Modesto-Merced Area

About

I'm working to help others find direction and drive for their lives. It is my goal to help others achieve their fullest potential so that they may go above and beyond in their goals for life. More specifically I would like to assist others in forming their resume, by participating in mock interviews, teaching budgeting strategies for time and money. As well as assisting others in practicing healthy social skills, and ways of coping with lives obstacles in a healthy manner.

Experience

  • problem councilor at Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc.
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Life Coach at New Alternatives Incorporated: Therapeutic Behavioral Services
    Mar 2018 - Apr 2026 · 8 yrs 2 mos

    Assisting kids and their parents in developing unity in their relationships along with structure in the home. Assisting children in developing a higher self esteem along with coping skills to deal with every day life struggles. Helping the kids and their families develop healthy boundaries in their relationships thus improving their social skills with the world around them.

  • Healthcare Assistant at DOCTORS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL, LLC
    Aug 2017 - Apr 2023 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    Led check in group, performed rounds, inventoried belongings, took vitals, assisted nurses, assured residents safety

  • Behavioral Health Specialist at Aurora Behavioral Health Care
    Apr 2012 - Mar 2018 · 6 yrs

    Assisting patients in their every day routine creating structure in their lives. Provided an outlet so patients could improve their communication in a healthy manner; allowing them to process their emotions. Provided process group which allowed patents to relate with others from similar situations so that they could come to the understanding that they are not alone in their journey of recovery. Reported to clients doctors, psychologists,nurses and therapists as to their progress. Assured safety and organization on the unit. Documented patients actively, productivity and progress. Oriented patients to the unit. Inventoried patients belongings for contraband. Monitored patients visits.