Leanna Everett
Gulfport,USA
Summary
Active-duty U.S. Navy sailor and Master of Social Work (MSW) graduate specializing in behavioral health. Experienced in providing support to senior leadership in fast-paced settings, showcasing clinical expertise and professionalism. Focused on advancing force readiness through trauma-informed care and behavioral health initiatives. Known for a proactive approach, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills, prepared to drive team and organizational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yeoman Seaman Rate
US. NAVY- Naval Construction Battalion One
Gulfport, USA
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated clerical and administrative tasks for ships and personnel, ensuring smooth operations.
- Preparing, typing and routing correspondence and reports.
- Organized and maintained personnel files and records, enhancing retrieval efficiency.
- Receiving office visits and handling telephone communications.
- Managed office personnel functions and organized records for legal proceedings.
Intern
CON CORA HEALTH, PLLC
Remote
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions focused on trauma-informed and cognitive behavioral techniques to mitigate anxiety and depression.
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and developed individualized, strength-based treatment plans to support client well-being.
- Completed risk assessments and safety planning, maintained accurate clinical documentation, and collaborated with interdisciplinary providers to enhance treatment quality while participating in regular clinical supervision.
Intern
Gulfport Behavioral Health
Gulfport, USA
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted with client intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, and treatment planning, ensuring adherence to HIPAA and ethical standards in clinical documentation.
- Co-facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions for adolescents and adults, enhancing skills in coping, emotional regulation, and stress management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment teams to support continuity of care, and engaged in regular clinical supervision to strengthen clinical judgment, assessment, and professional practice skills.
- Provided clinical support to individuals with mental and behavioral health concerns, facilitating their coping strategies and emotional well-being.
Family Service Counselor (Case Management)
Jewish Families and Community Services
Jacksonville, USA
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed a caseload of 20-25 children for in-home protective supervision services.
- Employed family empowerment approach to actively engage child and family, promoting child safety and strengthening family system.
- Interact with family members and provide culturally competent services.
- Conduct face to face contact with children, parents, and caregivers in home, community or school environment.
- Delivered conflict resolution and crisis intervention services to support families in navigating challenges.
- Facilitated case discussions on safety concerns, collaborating with families and providers to achieve case plan goals.
Volunteer
One Church One Child
Jacksonville, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Advocated for children in foster care by sharing the agency's mission and purpose with community members.
- Coordinated outreach programs to connect families with essential resources.
- Assisted in organizing community events to promote child welfare initiatives.
- Developed educational materials for workshops on parenting and family support.
- Interacted with groups and individuals to provide resources and assistance for adopting or fostering children.
Child Protective Investigator
The Department of Children and Families
Jacksonville, USA
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted investigations into abuse, neglect, abandonment, and special conditions affecting children, ensuring child safety and welfare.
- Evaluated danger threats, child vulnerabilities, and caregiver protective capacities to determine child safety.
- Conducted initial and ongoing assessments of present and impending danger to evaluate child safety and caregiver capabilities.
- Arrange emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in their home.
- Collected information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives, and sources.
- Notified state attorney, law enforcement, and child protection teams; facilitated service linkages for families to agency and community resources.
- Report indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
House Parent
Greenbriar Children’s Center Inc
Savannah, USA
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Monitored residents during day and night shifts while conducting initial intake calls for potential youth placements in shelter.
- Supervised daily activities for children in a residential care environment.
- Delivered daily care and support to residents in crisis center, fostering a safe and nurturing environment.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing atmosphere for emotional and social development.
- Coordinated educational and recreational programs to promote engagement and learning.
Intern
Bethesda Academy
Savannah, USA
10.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient documentation and record management.
- Coordinated scheduling for patient appointments and follow-ups.
- Supported the development of patient care plans through data collection.
- Coordinated document filing and managed office phone calls to facilitate communication between students and staff.
Volunteer
Homeless Stand Down Event
Savannah, USA
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Coordinated community outreach programs to raise awareness about child welfare.
- Organized fundraising events to support local families in need.
- Assisted with volunteer recruitment and training for various initiatives.
- Distributed food and bags to homeless community in Savannah, Georgia, while guiding attendees through event layout.
Volunteer
Union Mission
Savannah, USA
03.2019 - 03.2019
- Organized community outreach events to raise awareness for child welfare issues.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules to ensure adequate staffing for programs and activities.
- Facilitated training sessions for new volunteers on organizational policies and procedures.
- Prepared and served meals to support community members, organized files to enhance accessibility, and managed paperwork to ensure efficient administration.
Camp Counselor
Girls Rock Organization
Gainesville, USA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Created engaging activities and provided support to help youth campers resolve conflicts and build teamwork.
- Organized daily activities for campers to foster teamwork and creativity.
- Facilitated workshops on music, arts, and empowerment for young girls.
- Facilitated music sessions for girls aged four to thirteen, promoting self-expression and confidence.
- Led group discussions to encourage self-expression and confidence in participants.
Education
MSW - SOCIAL WORK
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
BSW - SOCIAL WORK
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA05-2021
Skills
- Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN)
- Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS)
- Fleet Training Management and Planning System (FLTMPS)
- Personnel Management
- Document Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SPSS
- Internet Research
- Chrome
- Acrobat PDF
- Official Information Exchange (OIX)
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Effective communication
- Ethical standards adherence
- Group facilitation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Family empowerment strategies
- Team building
- Microsoft office
- Organization and time management
- Cultural awareness
- Written communication
Certification
- Social and Behavioral research, 38046007
- Students conducting no more than minimal risk research, 38061273
- Certificate of Completion in Motivational Interviewing Training
- Family Engagement Certificate of Completion
- Nurturing Parenting Core Facilitator Training
- Security Clearance S (secret)
Social Work Experience
- CON CORA HEALTH, PLLC, Remote, Intern, 02/01/26, 05/31/26, Conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and developing individualized, strength-based treatment plans., Providing individual and group therapy utilizing trauma-informed, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused approaches., Completing risk assessments and safety planning, maintaining accurate clinical documentation., Collaborating with interdisciplinary providers while participating in regular clinical supervision.
- Gulfport Behavioral Health, Gulfport, MS, Intern, 11/01/25, 02/28/26, Providing direct and indirect clinical support to individuals experiencing a range of mental and behavioral health concerns., Assisted with client intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation., Supported and co-facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions., Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
- One Church One Child, Jacksonville, FL, Volunteer, 01/01/22, 12/31/23, Interacting with groups and individuals to provide information on resources for adopting and fostering children., Advocating for children in foster care.
- Bethesda Academy, Savannah, GA, Intern, 10/01/20, 10/31/20, Working with students and staff, filing documents, assisting with office phone calls.
- Homeless Stand Down Event, Savannah, GA, Volunteer, 10/01/19, 10/31/19, Providing food and bags for the homeless community., Serving as a guide to direct people within the event.
- Union Mission, Savannah, GA, Volunteer, 03/01/19, 03/31/19, Interacting with homeless men in the shelter, preparing and serving meals.
- Girls Rock Organization, Gainesville, FL, Camp Counselor, 06/01/18, 08/31/18, Guiding girls ages four to thirteen, helping them express themselves through music.
Timeline
Intern
CON CORA HEALTH, PLLC
02.2026 - 05.2026
Intern
Gulfport Behavioral Health
11.2025 - 02.2026
Yeoman Seaman Rate
US. NAVY- Naval Construction Battalion One
02.2024 - Current
Family Service Counselor (Case Management)
Jewish Families and Community Services
09.2022 - 08.2023
Volunteer
One Church One Child
01.2022 - 01.2023
Child Protective Investigator
The Department of Children and Families
08.2021 - 09.2022
House Parent
Greenbriar Children’s Center Inc
03.2021 - 07.2021
Intern
Bethesda Academy
10.2020 - 10.2020
Volunteer
Homeless Stand Down Event
10.2019 - 10.2019
Volunteer
Union Mission
03.2019 - 03.2019
Camp Counselor
Girls Rock Organization
06.2018 - 08.2018
MSW - SOCIAL WORK
Walden University
BSW - SOCIAL WORK
Savannah State University