Leana Lopez, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor &
Consultant
Leana Lopez is a Chicago-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker and consultant, specializing in clinical supervision and program design and implementation. With more than a decade of experience in the field, she has professionally supported clients in over a dozen social service organizations with focuses on behavioral health, accountable care management, youth and adults experiencing homelessness, teen motherhood, persons with developmental disabilities, addictions and recovery, child protective services, adolescent curriculum development, and art therapy.
Leana graduated from the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration with a Masters of Social Work (AM) in 2012, and obtained her clinical license in 2018.
practice areas
I have clinical experience in the these domains
Care Management
Collaborative care model design for integration of behavioral health services in to primary care at Accountable Care Organizations.
Youth & Adolescents
Education & enrichment program curriculum design, foster care, child protective services, home visits, CBT, and art therapy
Homelessness
Facilitating health & wellness, job training, financial literacy, recovery, and housing programs. Youth street outreach and counseling.
Developmental Disabilities
Group home management, progress plans and behavioral programs, medication facilitation, independent living
Parenting
Teen parent classroom training, case management for housing instability, workforce development, and job placement.
Clinical Supervision
Individual and group supervision for MSWs seeking Clinical Supervision hours towards licensure. Community-based org. staff supervision.
Professional Experience
2014-2015
Program Director
Responsible for successful execution of health & wellness, job training, financial literacy, & grant programs for people recovering from addiction & experiencing homelessness. Spearheaded the development of a new strategic plan for agency, focusing on program expansion. Facilitated partnerships with residential facilities and community organizations. Supervision of program staff and management of program budget.
2015-Present
Director of Behavioral Health and Community Programs
Provide consultation and oversight for the development of effective care management programs for the 12 federally qualified health centers and safety net hospitals in the accountable care organization MHN ACO. Lead all behavioral health initiatives and ensure behavioral health services are integrated into care management efforts.
2013-2014
Program Supervisor, Academy of Professional Dev.
Program management for a professional training, job readiness, and placement program for high risk, adolescent mothers with house instability. Managed daily operation of workforce development services, including: case management services, classroom training, GED tutoring services, curriculum development, participant recruitment, and job placement. Clinical supervision of case management and training staff, budget management, and all department hiring decisions.
2011-2013
Research Assistant & Home Visitor
Member of interdisciplinary team conducting interventions for children 0-3 from targeted low-income neighborhoods. Facilitated home visits with participants. Developed curriculum and conducted formative testing for early childhood language program. Completed behavioral screenings, developmental assessments, and created module trainings for families participating in research study.
2010-2011
Youth Outreach Worker
Participated in street outreach for homeless youth with behavioral health needs, primarily from the LGBTQ community. Provided programming, service referrals, and resources for participants. Connected participants to primary care services at Howard Brown. Conducted informal counseling with participants. Supported youth-led leadership team.
2008-2011
Residential Coordinator & Case Manager
Managed group homes for people with developmental disabilities and psychiatric needs. Supervised nine direct care staff and facilitated client staffing meetings. Maintained caseload of 10 clients, wrote Individualized Progress Plans and Behavioral Programs based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Worked collaboratively with psychiatrist, nurse, providers, therapists and care givers to maximize independent living and reduce behavioral health symptoms for clients. Ensured group homes were compliant with state-mandated regulations, passing HFS audits.
2007
Counselor
Curriculum development for an education enrichment program with children ages 3-11. Planned and coordinated all program activities with community partners to provide educational outings. Coordinated specialized tutoring for at-risk students.
2005-2006
Case Aid Worker
Facilitated, scheduled and supervised visits between foster children and birth parents in cases of abuse or neglect. Prepared case-notes of meetings with parents and prepared reports for use in court. Partnered with non-profit agencies and day cares in King County to provide resources for children in foster homes.
Community Service
2017-Present
Board of Directors
Support agency through organizational strategic planning and increasing student\ recruitment and enrollment. Emcee for the annual gala fundraiser.
2018-Present
SSA Alumni Networking & Prof. Dev. Committee
Developing program for clinical supervision for all students. Participate in other alumni event planning
2015
Art Facilitator
Art teacher for after school programming at Oglseby Elementary in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago.
2011-2012
Art Facilitator
Engaged patients at Northwestern Hospital in art activities to reduce stress and promote self-expression.
CONTACT
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