Lenzy Leonard
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate Forensic Mental Health Counselor and Therapist with extensive experience in medical settings, including a background as a Pharmacy Technician and specialized counseling for incarcerated individuals. Currently serving as a Trauma Systems Therapist, focused on delivering effective mental health interventions and support. Committed to fostering safe, empathetic environments while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve treatment outcomes. Eager to contribute to an innovative organization dedicated to mental health and patient wellness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Trauma Systems Therapist
The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
Manhattan, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Implement Trauma Systems Model as foundational approach in therapy.
- Developed treatment plans based on clients' needs and goals.
- Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
- Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports.
- Counseled family members to assist in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients or patients.
- Actively listened to client's stories of traumatic events in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
- Educated family members about the impact of trauma on individuals and families.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines when providing counseling services.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with clients according to agency policies and procedures.
- Conducted in-home assessments of families to determine the safety and wellbeing of children.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
Mental Health Counselor
Smart therapy PC
Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Monitored client progress throughout the course of treatment and adjusted therapeutic approaches accordingly.
- Educated clients on healthy coping strategies to reduce stress levels and improve overall wellbeing.
Specialty Mental Health Counselor
Revcore Recovery
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Provide therapeutic support to individuals convicted of alleged sexual offenses.
- Follow the Behavioral Changes Curriculum for both Individual and Group Counseling.
- Consult with supervisors, staff, and other counseling interns regarding cases and resources.
- Oversaw caseload of over 30 clients in compliance with OASAS and OMH regulations.
- Conduct mental health screening and diagnose the client's problems with the collected, evaluated information about the client's situation.
- Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations to assess client needs.
- Consulted psych technicians and nurse practitioners regarding clients' behaviors to determine the best course of treatment to be followed.
- Facilitate weekly specialty group counseling.
- Facilitate anger management group counseling sessions.
- Ensured clients reach all court and parole mandated goals.
- Coordinate care with the legal liaison and assigned parole officers.
Case Planner
NY Foundling Foster Care
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed 10-12 foster care cases; work closely with populations in a broad range of crisis situations
- Conducted in-depth client home evaluations with birthparents, foster parents and children
- Meet with healthcare professionals and other social service providers to review case status
- Closely monitored degree of birthparent and child progress
- Attended Family courts to provide current court reports, fact-findings, and dispositions
- Documented detailed findings and reported critical information requiring immediate and long-term action
Supervising Pharmacy Technician
Prospect Drugs
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Fill and Package blister packs for nursing home Patients
- Assist Pharmacist with drug dispensing for patients
- Perform Clerical Work such as, filing, answering phone calls, operating cash register
- Maintaining drug inventory
- Help Customers identify and locate medications /products that is suitable for illness
- Input and analyze drug information on computer
- Communicate drug details with nursing homes
- Find solutions to drug issues within nursing homes
Front Desk Volunteer
Safe Horizon Counseling Center
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Process Patients insurance
- Collect patient co-payments
- Check-in and Check-out patients according to counselor
- Review and File confidential documents
- Page or call counselor once patients arrive for scheduled appointments
- Answer telephone calls regarding counseling enrollment
- Provide individuals with correct information pertaining to domestic violence counseling, Human Trafficking, Housing/Shelter, and other safe horizon services
- Assist supervisor with billing paperwork
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Issuing dispensed medications to patients
- Accesses input and retrieving prescription information from computer
- Help customers identify medication/ products that is suitable for illness
- Greet and acknowledge every customer; acquire solid product knowledge to share with customers
- Performed clerical tasks, such as filing, answering phones, and operating cash register, maintaining prescription records, or composing letters
- Routinely commended for maintaining an orderly and clean store appearance
Clerk/Cashier
CVS Pharmacy
04.2014 - 11.2018
- Help customers identify services/ products that best suits their needs
- Greet and acknowledge every customer; acquire solid product knowledge to share with customers
- Answer telephone calls regarding business information, photo assistance, and daily day-to-day sales
- Trained new cashiers on procedures, customer service and sales techniques
- Assisted on sales floor as needed to maintain service standards
Teacher Assistant Volunteer
John Jay Pershing CPC Beacon
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Supervise students during lunchtimes on school grounds during recess to ensure their safety
- Enforce positive discipline according to classroom rules and school protocols
- Assist students with administered assignments and lessons
- Supervise Children during classroom playtime
- Guide students to and back from lavatory
- Administer class work when the teacher is not present
Education
masters - Forensic Mental Health Counseling
John Jay College
12.2022
Bachelor of arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice
William Paterson University
05.2018
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Proficient in Structuring Workflows
- Independent Problem-Solver
- Supportive Mindset
- Client-Focused
- Innovative Thinking
- Community Engagement
- Human Rights Awareness
- Group therapy facilitation
Hobbies and Interests
- Human Rights
- Mental Health
- Criminal Justice
- International Law
Relatedaccomplishments
- Appointed Treasurer of political science club
- Participated in Cornell University MUN
- Organized a United Nations Trip for Political Science club and University students; was recognized by university President
- Organized a Human Rights information session for William Paterson University Students and staff
Timeline
Trauma Systems Therapist
The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
04.2024 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Smart therapy PC
08.2023 - Current
Specialty Mental Health Counselor
Revcore Recovery
12.2022 - 04.2024
Case Planner
NY Foundling Foster Care
02.2022 - 12.2022
Supervising Pharmacy Technician
Prospect Drugs
09.2018 - 12.2020
Front Desk Volunteer
Safe Horizon Counseling Center
07.2018 - 01.2020
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2016 - 11.2018
Clerk/Cashier
CVS Pharmacy
04.2014 - 11.2018
Teacher Assistant Volunteer
John Jay Pershing CPC Beacon
06.2012 - 08.2012
masters - Forensic Mental Health Counseling
John Jay College
Bachelor of arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice
William Paterson University
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