PURVIS, Miss. -- Nicholas Golden was recently named South Mississippi State Hospital’s fourth quarter 2018 Employee of the Quarter. Golden came to SMSH in August 2011 as an Active Treatment Technician. In June 2018, he was promoted to Active Treatment Technician Supervisor.
“Nick can be counted on to pull his load and then some,” said Misty Barrett, Clinical Support Coordi-nator. “He steps in where he is needed and listens to staff feedback to help keep the units running smoothly.”
Golden is a Forrest County native and graduated from Hattiesburg High School. He attended Pearl River Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management with a minor in Business Administration.
“I enjoy working in a team- and family-oriented workplace,” said Golden. “In a place where we are faced with unpredictability and challenges, we come together to solve those challenges.”
Before coming to SMSH, Golden worked at Kohler Engines in Hattiesburg.
“Nick is willing to help anywhere you need him,” said May Watson, SMSH Performance Improvement Coordinator. “He maintains an optimistic attitude, even in challenging situations, that seems to trickle down to the units.”
In his spare time, Golden enjoys traveling, working in the yard, movies, sporting events and his family. He is married to Courtney Golden and has four children – Charity, Jayden, Aaliyah and Mya. He is a member of Friends of South Mississippi State Hospital and is the Pathfinder Director at Ephesus SDA Church.
South Mississippi State Hospital (SMSH) is a 50-bed acute care behavioral health program in Purvis that offers mental health treatment and services for adults in the southern part of the state. The hospital’s Friends of SMSH organization recognizes an outstanding employee each quarter and provides service pins and incentive-related supplies and activities for hospital staff as well as needed services and events for patients. Friends of SMSH is a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting understanding of mental health and the needs of individuals with mental illness, improving the quality of life for patients, and providing recognition and support for employees.