Kimberley Hamilton
Louisville
Summary
Compassionate mental health professional and Clinical Pastoral Care intern with experience providing emotional, spiritual, and crisis support to patients, families, and healthcare staff in hospital and outpatient settings. Skilled in crisis intervention, risk assessment, treatment planning, end-of-life support, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical documentation. Brings a strong administrative and financial management background with extensive experience in payroll, compliance documentation, scheduling, and organizational operations. Adept at supporting individuals through grief, trauma, illness, and life transitions while maintaining professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Manager
Kentucky Foundation for Women
06.2014 - Current
- Manage payroll processing, tax withholdings, employee benefits deductions, and direct deposits.
- Oversee full-cycle accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor relations, payment disbursement, and 1099 preparation.
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare financial reports for leadership review and decision-making.
- Assist in developing and monitoring organizational budgets to support strategic and programmatic goals.
- Coordinate administrative processes requiring attention to detail, confidentiality, and accuracy.
- Improve workflow efficiency through strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate strong stewardship of organizational resources in support of mission-driven programming.
- Support leadership in maintaining fiscally responsible operational practices.
Marriage and Family Therapy Associate
KH Therapy, LLC
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Conducted comprehensive in-person assessments to evaluate emotional, behavioral, relational, and mental health concerns.
- Provided therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relational conflict.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to client goals, presenting concerns, and clinical needs and monitored progress toward therapeutic goals.
- Assessed client risk factors, emotional stability, and readiness for change during sessions.
- Facilitated family sessions focused on communication, conflict resolution, and strengthening relational dynamics.
- Helped clients develop coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and healthier interpersonal patterns.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation including intake assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Ensured compliance with ethical standards, HIPAA regulations, and organizational policies.
- Referred clients to community resources, support groups, and psychiatric providers when appropriate.
- Collaborated with supervisors and interdisciplinary providers during case reviews and treatment planning.
- Coordinated intake scheduling, appointment management, and client follow-up.
- Balanced therapeutic responsibilities with administrative and documentation requirements.
Clinical Pastoral Education
Baptist Health Louisville
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Provide emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and hospital staff experiencing crisis, grief, illness, and end-of-life care.
- Conduct spiritual assessments to identify emotional, relational, and spiritual needs as well as to identify sources of meaning, distress, coping, and support.
- Utilize trauma-informed and patient-centered approaches in patient and family visits.
- Respond to emergency requests for pastoral care and crisis intervention throughout the hospital.
- Maintain calm, compassionate communication during high-stress and emotionally charged situations.
- Assist patients and families with Advance Directives education and completion.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support holistic patient care.
- Complete clinical notes, assessments, and care documentation in compliance with hospital standards.
- Demonstrate openness to feedback, self-reflection, and professional formation.
- Experience working with individuals from diverse faith traditions and belief systems.
- Combine clinical counseling experience with pastoral care training to provide holistic emotional and spiritual support.
Student Intern
Louisville Seminary Counseling Center
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted intake interviews and documented clinical information within client records.
- Developed treatment plans addressing family conflict, behavioral concerns, and emotional distress.
- Participated in case consultations and collaborative treatment planning.
- Supported clients through therapeutic interventions focused on emotional regulation and relational health.
Student Intern
Cedar Lake Foundation
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Facilitated therapeutic groups utilizing expressive arts and play-based interventions.
- Supported emotional expression and social skills development among clients.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding treatment progress and service planning.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Kentucky
08-2002
Skills
- Crisis response support
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Rapport building and compassionate care
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Calm and compassionate presence during crisis situations
- Ability to support diverse patients, families, and staff members
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Experience balancing clinical care with administrative responsibilities
- Commitment to holistic, patient-centered support and ethical care
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapy Associate
KH Therapy, LLC
09.2022 - 08.2025
Student Intern
Cedar Lake Foundation
09.2021 - 04.2022
Clinical Pastoral Education
Baptist Health Louisville
06.2021 - 08.2022
Student Intern
Louisville Seminary Counseling Center
03.2020 - 05.2022
Financial Manager
Kentucky Foundation for Women
06.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Kentucky
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Clinical & Pastoral Care Skills
- Spiritual and emotional support
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- End-of-life and grief support
- Advance Directives education and completion
- Risk assessment and safety evaluation
- Trauma-informed care
- Intake assessments and treatment planning
- Family systems and relational counseling
- Group facilitation and psychoeducation
- Community resource referral and coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Administrative & Operational Skills
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
- Appointment scheduling and coordination
- Compliance-driven documentation
- Payroll processing and benefits administration
- Financial reconciliation and reporting
- Data entry and records management
- Organizational communication
- Multitasking and workflow coordination