Matthew Rich, Msw, Lsw, Cfsw Email & Phone Number

Willoughby, Ohio, United States

Transitioned to CCA of Eastern Ohio to provide biblically-based counseling integrating clinical approaches like polyvagal theory and cognitive behavioral therapy. Collaborate with clients to implement self-regulate techniques for spiritual growth and healing.

Ohio, United States

In collaboration with Ships Company One, I serve as a chaplain in a collateral duty role. I provide spiritual guidance, uplift morale, and develop and deliver sermons during chapel services to promote the unit's welfare.

Ohio, United States

I serve as the Training Officer for Ship’s Company One. I oversee the Basic Military and Seamanship Training program, implement records management for Training Records, develop leadership academies for Junior Sailors, Petty Officers, Chief Petty Officers, and Junior Officers, and establish annual training schedule for Ship’s Company One.

Ohio, United States

I am assigned to the Training department as a Recruit Division Commander. Additionally, I assist the Office-in-Charge with establishing record management standards, updating and revising training records, and ensuring proper documentation is collected from Ohio Sailors.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

In collaboration with the Social Work leadership, this position was created to allow case management services in the TR House and act as a liaison for Veterans at the Domiciliary to be transferred to the TR House. As a part of my duties, I coordinate admissions, perform assessments, and offer treatment solutions to Veterans who are experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, severe mental illness, and financial instability. I facilitate group sessions with Veterans at the TR House along with providing 1-on-1 counseling sessions. I offer evidence-based care to Veterans which allows for measurement-based care to be operationalized in my practice. Finally, I serve as a programming and data analyst expert for the TR House to assist the Program Manager with developing solutions to meet the needs of Veterans and stakeholders.

Cleveland, Ohio

I transitioned from the Administrative Student Trainee role to the Program and Management Assistant role within Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) and Transitional Residency (TR). I participate and collaborate with management, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and rehabilitation technicians to meet the administrative needs of the program. This would include the fiscal needs of the program as well as the records management and data analytics needs.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

As a part of my Master of Social Work degree plan, I had to complete a field practicum. This experiential placement has offered me the opportunity to develop my social work knowledge, skills, and abilities in the Emergency Room. I had experienced many difficult situations which had expedited my growth in this field. Additionally, this placement had given me the time to harness my social work practice and focus my talents on niche areas of social work.

Cleveland, Ohio

I was hired under the Pathways Internship Program and was assigned to the Social Work Service. I engaged with staff by offering concise and creative solutions. I handled many eclectic tasks that provided instrumental support to the Service. This experience afforded me the opportunity to have substantial amount of personal and professional growth.

Willoughby, Ohio

As a part of my Bachelor of Arts in Social Work degree plan, I had to complete a field practicum. This experiential placement allowed me the opportunity to interact with older adults residing in a life plan community. I had the pleasure of meeting older adults in an independent living environment all the way to older adults who were residing in the memory care unit. There were many roles and functions I operated from in this placement. However, the most important would be how to understand perspectives, issues, and quality of life from their vantage point.

Mcbh Kaneohe Bay, Hawai’I

I was sent to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina for Marine Corps Recruit Training (i.e. bootcamp). I earned my Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (the coveted symbol of the Marines) on September 11, 2010 and graduated one week later. Following Marine Corps Recruit Training, I was transferred to Marine Corps Camp Geiger in Jacksonville, North Carolina to the School of Infantry. I was assigned to the Marine Combat Training regiment to complete the one-month training school. After successful completion, I was transferred to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida for Aviation Ordnance "A" school for three months. I successfully completed this school of training, and went to my final training school, which was the Aviation Ordnance "C" school at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point in North Carolina for three months. After successful completion, I transferred to my first duty station in the fleet. My total training time was nine months.I served under the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea for a period of one year. I served as an Aviation Ordnance Technician charged with stowing and handling explosives, ammunition, and hazardous material in warehouses. My second duty station was with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 31 at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina. I served as a maintenance technician with aircraft-related equipment and, when promoted to Corporal, served as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of a maintenance support shop. My final duty station was with MALS 24 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Hawai'i, Kaneohe Bay. I began serving as the Assistant Supervisor for a maintenance shop and then transitioned to the Supervisor-in-charge, when I was promoted to Sergeant. Following this duty assignment, I became the NCOIC of records for Ordnance department. I was discharged from the Marine Corps while stationed at MCB Hawai'i.

Master'S Degree, Social Work, 4.00

Activities and Societies: HonorSociety.org

Bachelor'S Of Arts, Social Work, 3.8875

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha - Omicron Eta Chapter Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies, 3.86

Activities and Societies: Veterans Program Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Diploma, General Studies