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Frederick (Rick) Hamilton

Berlin,USA

Summary

I am an experienced, versatile, and solution-focused professional who has worked in the helping field since 2014 in a counseling, case management, and outreach capacities. I possess a passion and a natural desire to help those who require it, and who are actively seeking it. I have worked directly with adolescents, adults, veteran’s, and the elderly in some capacity since 2014, as well as those who have developmental disorders. I have also spent the last decade supporting individuals going through general life stressors, substance abuse, navigating their own mental health challenges, and those that are experiencing homelessness, and financial hardship. I hope to continue with my passion to better the community that I am a part of while continuing to evolve both personally and professionally through education, training and in-field experience. I am also an individual in long-term recovery, and have worked in-depth with those in treatment, early recovery, and with those in active addiction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Master Level Intern

Lighthouse Counseling Christian Ministry, LLC
01.2025 - Current
  • I am currently in Liberty University's clinical mental health counseling graduate program, and am interning at Lighthouse Counseling as a masters level intern where I work directly with individuals seeking mental health services and therapy.

RRT/MOT Program Coordinator

Diakonia
07.2022 - Current
  • Currently a case manager for twenty (+) individuals, which includes adolescents, young adults, adults, and the elderly who are presently homeless and actively working on rebuilding their existing situation
  • Individuals with both mental health diagnoses and developmental disabilities are also part of the caseload
  • Case management at the shelter offers a unique opportunity in supporting individuals with addiction, mental health issues, other healthcare elements from dementia to chronic health, and those transitioning from incarceration, all funneled into one organization
  • I am responsible in connecting the clients to appropriate local resources and to properly and accurately document daily, which is vital to the development of the organization and its shelter residents
  • I am also on the Worcester County Homeless Outreach team, along with the DIAKONIA's Rapid Response Team where I am able to participate in an outreach capacity
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong communication between colleagues and actively participating in team meetings.

Co-Founder

Project LIFELINE
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Assisted with the starting a 501c(3) nonprofit foundation, which entailed forming its board of directors, the bylaws and other associated responsibilities that accompany a nonprofit
  • Raised almost $18,000 through grant writing, which was distributed throughout our recovery community, specifically to sober living houses and those impacted by homelessness

Addiction Counselor (ADT Trainee Status) / Case Manager / Intake / Community Outreach

Maryland Sherriff Youth Ranch
11.2017 - 08.2021
  • Completed insurance authorizations per the clients need and provided level of care
  • Worked with both adolescents and adults
  • Facilitated individual sessions and group therapy
  • Community Outreach and development
  • Completed intake assessments and phone screenings
  • Completed biopsychosocial assessments and made the necessary treatment recommendations based on ASAM criteria
  • Completed all required documentation per provided job description
  • Complete residential support to inpatient client
  • Completed discharge and follow up treatment recommendations per the continuum of care

Addiction Counselor (ADT Trainee Status)/ Peer Support / Case Manager

Austin Addiction and Mental Health Center
01.2015 - 11.2017
  • Completed both individual and group therapy sessions
  • Worked with both adolescents and adults with co-occurring disorders
  • Completed insurance authorizations per client needs and existing level of care
  • Completed biopsychosocial assessments and based on clients reportings and ASAM criteria made appropriate treatment recommendations
  • Completed all required documentation
  • Performed all duties associated with provided job description
  • Completed discharge planning and follow up treatment recommendations per the continuum of care
  • Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08-2025

Master of Science - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
01-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - Addictions Concentration

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
07-2020

Associate of Arts - Human Services - Addiction Track

Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
12-2017

Skills

  • Direct client care utilizing a variety of theoretical approaches
  • Utilizing an electronic health record
  • Problem-solving and professional collaboration
  • Completion of treatment plans and reviews
  • Ongoing completion of training(s)
  • Flexibility / Time management / Ability to work under pressure

Timeline

Master Level Intern

Lighthouse Counseling Christian Ministry, LLC
01.2025 - Current

RRT/MOT Program Coordinator

Diakonia
07.2022 - Current

Co-Founder

Project LIFELINE
01.2020 - 03.2022

Addiction Counselor (ADT Trainee Status) / Case Manager / Intake / Community Outreach

Maryland Sherriff Youth Ranch
11.2017 - 08.2021

Addiction Counselor (ADT Trainee Status)/ Peer Support / Case Manager

Austin Addiction and Mental Health Center
01.2015 - 11.2017

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Liberty University

Master of Science - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - Addictions Concentration

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Arts - Human Services - Addiction Track

Frederick Community College
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