Sara Halabi Hakim
Davis,CA
Summary
Dynamic Crisis & Access Line Coordinator at WellSpace Health, with expertise in psychological triage, risk assessment, and trauma-informed communication. Proven ability to support continuity of care through effective care navigation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accurate clinical documentation. Concurrently, I serve as a Prior Authorization Coordinator at Peninsula Endocrinology & Metabolic Center, facilitating insurance authorization processes and coordinating directly with providers to ensure timely patient access to medically necessary treatment. Maintains strict adherence to HIPAA and regulatory standards across clinical and administrative workflows.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Intervention Coordinator
WellSpace Health
Sacramento, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Delivered real-time crisis intervention, psychological triage, and risk assessment for individuals experiencing mental health distress.
- Conducted structured assessments of suicidality, self-harm risk, and psychosocial acuity to determine appropriate level of care.
- Developed safety plans, initiate emergency protocols when indicated, and coordinate warm handoffs to behavioral health and community resources.
- Navigated patients through outpatient, crisis, and higher-acuity services to ensure continuity of care.
- Documented clinical encounters in accordance with HIPAA, crisis-response standards, and organizational protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary clinical teams using trauma-informed, culturally responsive communication.
Medical Prior Authorization Coordinator
Peninsula Endocrinology & Metabolic Center
Burlingame, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Worked directly with endocrinologists to secure prior authorizations for metabolic and endocrinological medications, diagnostics, and advanced treatments.
- Interfaced with commercial insurers and pharmacy benefit managers to submit, track, and resolve authorization requests and denials.
- Utilized EPIC, CoverMyMeds, MyHealthOnline, and electronic health records to ensure timely medication access, and treatment continuity.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure that medical necessity criteria are met for approval.
- Served as a liaison between providers, insurers, and patients to reduce treatment delays and administrative barriers.
Behavior Technician
Center for Social Dynamics
Sacramento, CA
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Implemented evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder across clinical, school, and home settings.
- Collected and analyzed behavioral data to evaluate treatment effectiveness and inform program adjustments.
- Collaborated with supervisors and clinical teams to support and update individualized treatment goals.
- Maintained accurate, ethical clinical documentation and progress reporting.
Behavior Specialist
Valientes
Valencia, Spain
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Supported children with neurodevelopmental disorders through structured behavioral and psychosocial interventions.
- Facilitated skill-building workshops targeting emotional regulation, communication, and social functioning.
- Assisted in implementation of individualized intervention plans under licensed psychologists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Biological Emphasis)
University of California, Davis
Davis06.2024
Skills
- Psychological Triage
- Risk & Safety Assessment
- Care Navigation
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Behavioral Data Interpretation
- Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods
- Statistical Data Literacy
- Research Ethics (IRB-informed)
- EPIC (EHR)
- CoverMyMeds
- MyHealthOnline
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Cloud
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician, 2027, BACB
- Basic Life Support, 2027, BLS
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certification, 2027
- Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Certification, 2027
- Data Analysis for Psychological Research, Vanderbilt University (Coursera)
- Specialization in Anxiety & Related Disorders, American Psychological Association (Coursera)
Languages
English (Fluent), Arabic (Fluent), French (Professional Proficiency)
Timeline
Crisis Intervention Coordinator
WellSpace Health
01.2026 - Current
Medical Prior Authorization Coordinator
Peninsula Endocrinology & Metabolic Center
01.2026 - Current
Behavior Technician
Center for Social Dynamics
10.2024 - 01.2026
Behavior Specialist
Valientes
06.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Biological Emphasis)
University of California, Davis