Rick earned his master’s degree in social work from the University at Albany School of Social Welfare in May of 2013. While at the University of Albany he participated in the Internship in Aging Project that focused on working with older adults. Rick began working for Equinox as the Elder Abuse Case Manager in the fall of 2014. While in this position he worked closely with elder clients who have been victims of abuse by providing safety planning, support, counseling, advocacy, and service coordination. In September of 2018, Rick transitioned to a clinical counseling position with Equinox. In this new position he provides one on one individual counseling and facilitates support group for victims and survivors of domestic violence. In March or 2022 he received his clinical social work license from NYS.