Kalen Koch, Ma, Lpcc, Ncc
About Kalen Koch, Ma, Lpcc, Ncc
Kalen Koch is a Clinical Talent Acquisition Specialist at Brightside, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in mental health therapy and holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida.
Work at Brightside Health
Kalen Koch currently serves as a Clinical Talent Acquisition Specialist at Brightside, a position held since 2022. In this role, Kalen specializes in recruiting clinical professionals, including Psychiatrists, PMHNPs, licensed Psychologists, and licensed therapists for telehealth services. Kalen utilizes the Unified Protocol (UP) in clinical talent acquisition to ensure that evidence-based treatment approaches are employed. Kalen's recruitment strategies have contributed to Brightside's success, achieving an 85% improvement rate in client mental health within 12 weeks.
Education and Expertise
Kalen Koch holds a Bachelor’s Degree with a double major in Psychology and Biology from Elon University, completed from 2013 to 2017. Kalen furthered education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida, studying from 2017 to 2019. This academic background provides a strong foundation in mental health and counseling practices, which informs Kalen's work in clinical talent acquisition.
Background
Kalen Koch has a diverse background in mental health and education. Kalen began professional experience as a Graduate Clinical Intern at Total Health Guidance in 2019. Following this, Kalen worked as a Mental Health Therapist at Open Sky Wilderness Therapy from 2020 to 2022. Kalen also held various roles at the University of Central Florida, including Graduate Teaching Associate, Academic Coach, and Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, contributing to both academic and clinical settings.
Previous Experience
Prior to the current role at Brightside, Kalen Koch gained extensive experience in mental health and education. Kalen worked as a Group Facilitator at Colonial High School in 2018 and served as a Graduate Student at the University of Central Florida from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, Kalen contributed as a Research Assistant at UCF Continuing Education. This range of experiences has equipped Kalen with a comprehensive understanding of clinical practices and educational methodologies.