Barbara-Lee Catania
West Chester,PA
Summary
I am an experienced clinician who has worked in many levels of care with clients who have many different needs. I use a holistic approach with clients while also utilizing evidence based strategies to help create healing and safety. I strive to make our community a healthier, happier environment for people to thrive and grow. I look forward to being part of a team effort along with a healthy work environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
Women's Emotional Wellness Center
Newtown Square, PA
12.2019 - Current
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to promote emotional healing and resilience.
- Developed tailored treatment plans addressing diverse mental health needs of clients.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client outcomes and engagement.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify psychological issues and formulate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic care for diverse client populations.
Holistic Addictions Counselor
Mirmont Treatment Center
Lima, Pennsylvania
08.2014 - Current
- Oversight responsibilities for yoga and meditation services
- Facilitate yoga sessions and hold quarterly meetings with staff
Pre-Processing Specialist Supervisor Patient Access
Mirmont Treatment Center
Lima, Pennsylvania
11.2015 - 12.2019
- Direct and Manage Admissions Department Staff {as well as Utilization Review staff(until Jan 2018)}
- Create schedules and maintain Employee Records
- Hold Departmental meetings and Supervision meetings
- Manage staff and complete performance appraisals
- Help to create and build EMR for behavioral health as well as to implement the EMR
- Have responsibility for fiscal year budget
- Customer Service and trouble shooting
- Insurance verification and precertification; collect data regarding customer service and performance to improve patient care and customer satisfaction
Addictions Counselor
Mirmont Treatment Center
Lima, Pennsylvania
10.2006 - 08.2014
- Facilitate individual, group and family counseling sessions
- Proficient with treatment planning and continuing care planning
- Maintain client caseload of up to 8 clients
- Facilitate therapeutic interventions
- Facilitate music therapy sessions
- Implement MBSR techniques for stress reduction and relaxation
- Administer Bio-Psycho-Social assessments and create clinical formulations
- Compliance with educational training requirements
Clinical Supervisor
Mirmont Treatment Center
Lima, Pennsylvania
06.2009 - 02.2011
- Managed team of clinicians
- Created and maintained schedule for time off and group coverage
- Facilitated interventions with counselors regarding client’s problematic behavior
- Provided individual and group supervision for clinicians
- Trouble shoot regarding community life and clinician responsibility
- Contributed to overall systemic approach to treatment
Education
Master of Arts - post-grad work for Licensure
West Chester University of PA
01-2007
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Southern Vermont College
01-2005
Skills
- Outgoing, personable, gets along well with others
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Great listener, and advocate for those in need
- Punctual and organized
- Highly motivated and detail oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
- Easily adaptable and transitions well to new environments
- High Customer Service Skills
Accomplishments
- LPC in State of PA issued in 2014
- Certification in Yoga
- Award for service through Main Line Health (10 years plus)
- Received written and verbal recognition from CEO of Mirmont Treatment Center for effort and patient advocacy
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern Vermont College in 2005
- Inducted into Alpha Chi National Honor Society in 2005, where membership is limited to top 10% of an institutions’ junior and senior classes
Certification
PA State License for Professional Counseling (LPC) 2014
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Women's Emotional Wellness Center
12.2019 - Current
Pre-Processing Specialist Supervisor Patient Access
Mirmont Treatment Center
11.2015 - 12.2019
Holistic Addictions Counselor
Mirmont Treatment Center
08.2014 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Mirmont Treatment Center
06.2009 - 02.2011
Addictions Counselor
Mirmont Treatment Center
10.2006 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Southern Vermont College
Master of Arts - post-grad work for Licensure
West Chester University of PA