Molly Barak
New York,New York
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Valera Health
New York, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
Associate Therapist
Valera Health
New York, NY
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, psychodynamics, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals
- Perform client assessments (GAD-7, PHQ-9, PCL-5, NIDA) and develop individual treatment plans
- Maintain a caseload of 30-34 patients a week
- Document patient information and progression through SOAP notes each session
- Consult with a supervising therapist on a weekly basis to discuss specific cases, new interventions, and professional progress.
Mental Health Coach
Valera Health
New York
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Acted as first point of contact for prospective clients
- Collaborated with clinical providers and insurance companies to ensure seamless coordination of mental health services for clients
- Facilitated communication between clients and clinical providers to ensure effective and efficient coordination of mental health services.
Mental Health Intern
Revcore Recovery
New York
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Implemented treatment interventions on behalf of individuals who had served time within the criminal justice system and were released on parole
- Worked with them to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational, and vocational areas
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
Senior Patient Care Coordinator
Mindful Care
New York
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Supervised and managed a team of patient care coordinators, all of one who were direct reports, to train on polices and emphasize the company's mission of psychiatric patient care
- Assigned and created the schedule for each coordinator to support the psychiatric providers daily
- Collaborated closely with the vice president of operations to create training modules and evaluate current strategies to improve care for employees.
Patient Care Coordinator
Mindful Care
New York
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Worked directly with patients for an outpatient psychiatric facility on daily basis to book appointments, obtain histories and discuss payment options
- Manage and ensure the confidentiality and security of patient information and records, including HIPAA compliance
- Coordinate with insurance companies to verify coverage for patients and assist in obtaining prior authorizations for medical services.
Receptionist & Administrative Assistant
Rechler Equity Partners LLC
Plainview
06.2019 - 09.2019
Education
MA - Mental Health Counseling
CUNY John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
New York, NY 09.2019 - 12.2021
BA - Sociology, Concentration in Criminal Justice
University Of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA 09.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
MS Office
undefinedCertification
LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Valera Health
01.2024 - Current
LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
10-2023
Associate Therapist
Valera Health
04.2022 - 01.2024
Mental Health Intern
Revcore Recovery
06.2021 - 12.2021
Mental Health Coach
Valera Health
05.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Patient Care Coordinator
Mindful Care
09.2020 - 05.2021
Patient Care Coordinator
Mindful Care
11.2019 - 09.2020
MA - Mental Health Counseling
CUNY John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
09.2019 - 12.2021
Receptionist & Administrative Assistant
Rechler Equity Partners LLC
06.2019 - 09.2019
BA - Sociology, Concentration in Criminal Justice
University Of Massachusetts-Amherst
09.2015 - 05.2019
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