Kate Leonard
Paola,KS
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Professional and Kansas Certified Peer Mentor specializing in dual-diagnosis treatment and crisis management. Successfully engages clients through a blend of lived experience and evidence-based practices, enhancing recovery outcomes and trust. Actively pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling to deepen clinical expertise.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Operations Specialist
Sunflower Wellness Retreat
Osawatomie, USA
03.2026 - 08.2026
- Facilitated daily recovery groups for adults facing complex, co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, fostering supportive environments for personal growth.
- Leveraged personal lived experience alongside evidence-based modalities to help clients develop practical mood regulation, anxiety management, and recovery tools.
- Balanced operational efficiency with direct client care, establishing immediate, trust-based rapport while managing safety logistics in a high-stakes environment.
- Maintained comprehensive clinical documentation, progress tracking, and client logs in strict alignment with state regulations and facility guidelines.
- Managed daily program workflows to create a seamless therapeutic atmosphere and enhance cross-department communication.
Admissions Coordinator
Sunflower Wellness Retreat
Osawatomie, USA
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed the initial intake and admissions screening pipeline for clients seeking treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.
- Conducted telephonic screenings to assess client needs, safety risks, and alignment with facility criteria, ensuring appropriate treatment placement.
- Educated clients and families on program structures, treatment modalities, and facility expectations to alleviate anxiety and foster trust.
- Collaborated with clinical and administrative leaders to facilitate seamless transitions of care during onboarding.
Family Preservation Case Manager
Cornerstones of Care
Kansas City, USA
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed high-stress caseloads to deliver intensive crisis intervention and stabilization for families facing mental health challenges and acute safety risks.
- Advocated fiercely for clients' needs within the complex child welfare system and participated in formal court hearings to ensure fair representation and optimal case outcomes.
- Conducted regular, comprehensive in-home safety and risk assessments to formulate individualized, client-centered intervention plans.
- Utilized motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care modalities to engage vulnerable populations and teach sustainable coping and conflict-resolution skills.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders, therapists, and court representatives to facilitate holistic, multi-agency care coordination.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Ottawa University Online
Overland Park, KS07-2028
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05-2004
Skills
- Crisis management
- Dual-diagnosis treatment
- Case management
- Admissions & Intake Assessment
- Program Development
- EHR compliance
- Client advocacy
- Active listening
- Crisis management
Timeline
Clinical Operations Specialist
Sunflower Wellness Retreat
03.2026 - 08.2026
Admissions Coordinator
Sunflower Wellness Retreat
07.2025 - 03.2026
Family Preservation Case Manager
Cornerstones of Care
08.2023 - 07.2025
Master of Arts - Counseling
Ottawa University Online
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Emporia State University