Darshanie Sahadeo
Brentwood,United States
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Counseling Intern with 9 years of healthcare experience. Deliver psychotherapy services to diverse populations via telehealth and in-person sessions. Specialize in intake assessments, clinical documentation, and integrative approaches such as CBT and mindfulness. Lead client engagement initiatives and support healthcare operations to enhance client advocacy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Pathway Counseling
Long Island, United States
05.2025 - Current
- Provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy to diverse populations including adolescents and older adults via telehealth and in-person sessions
- Conducted comprehensive intake assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations to inform tailored treatment plans
- Utilize integrative therapeutic approaches including CBT, mindfulness-based interventions, psychodynamic techniques, and person-centered therapy
- Facilitated and co-led therapeutic groups enhancing emotional regulation, healing, and self-awareness among participants
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans
- Participate in weekly clinical supervision and case discussions to enhance therapeutic practice
- Engaged with prospective clients to streamline intake coordination and enhance client onboarding experience
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support client care and treatment planning
Supervisor, Operations – Financial Services
Northwell Health
Long Island, NY
04.2022 - 10.2025
- Supervise and mentor a team of 10–15 staff, ensuring high performance and professional development
- Resolve complex billing, insurance, and patient account issues
- Streamlined operational workflows to enhance efficiency and service delivery
- Collaborated with departments to improve patient experience and satisfaction
- Conducted performance evaluations, fostering team development and accountability
Case Investigation Supervisor
PCG / NYSDOH
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Led a team of 20+ staff in contact tracing and case management
- Conducted quality assurance and provided coaching to enhance team effectiveness and service delivery
- Collaborated with public health departments and community partners to strengthen community health initiatives
- Connected individuals and families to essential health and social support services for improved community well-being
Medical Biller & Processor
Business Dynamics
Melville, NY
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Processed insurance claims and coordinated billing and payment plans to support timely reimbursements
- Monitored compliance and maintained accurate documentation to uphold regulatory standards
- Processed medical claims accurately and efficiently for various healthcare providers.
- Reviewed patient records to ensure billing compliance with insurance policies.
- Communicated with insurance companies to resolve billing discrepancies effectively.
Medical Assistant (Clinical & Clerical)
Queens Cardiac Care
Queens, NY
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Conducted clinical duties including vitals, EKGs, injections, and triage to support patient assessments
- Supported patient care through accurate documentation and efficient lab preparation
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient records and maintained confidentiality standards.
- Coordinated appointments and communicated effectively with patients.
Education
Master’s - Mental Health Counseling
New York University
New York, NY05-2026
Bachelor’s Degree -
Southern New Hampshire University
01-2022
Skills
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Individual Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Group Therapy
- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Psychodynamic Techniques
- Clinical documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Telehealth
- In-person care
- Crisis Support
- Client Engagement
- Emotional Regulation
- Collaboration Techniques
- Client Resource Navigation
- Peer Support
- Mental Health Policies
- Rapport Building
Timeline
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Pathway Counseling
05.2025 - Current
Supervisor, Operations – Financial Services
Northwell Health
04.2022 - 10.2025
Case Investigation Supervisor
PCG / NYSDOH
05.2020 - 03.2022
Medical Biller & Processor
Business Dynamics
09.2016 - 11.2017
Medical Assistant (Clinical & Clerical)
Queens Cardiac Care
01.2015 - 08.2016
Master’s - Mental Health Counseling
New York University
Bachelor’s Degree -
Southern New Hampshire University