Laura Leone, DSW, MSSW, LMSW

Laura Leone, DSW, MSSW, LMSW, has worked in the mental health and substance use services field for more than 20 years. She has provided training and consultation on integrated care, mental health, substance use, suicide prevention, evidence-based practices, value-based payment readiness and other health care topic areas. 

Dr. Leone has extensive experience in bidirectional integration, engaging primary care in mental health partnerships and in specific clinical treatment modalities. She has published and presented nationally and has held leadership, clinical, administrative, supervisory, research and publication positions at a Federally Qualified Health Center; in private practice; at an in-patient psychiatric hospital; and at McLean Hospital’s OCD Institute. Dr. Leone is a licensed social worker who obtained her doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California and obtained her Master’s of Science in Social Work from Columbia University’s School of Social Work.

Focus Areas: Integrated Health Practice and Policy, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders; Child, Adult and Family Services, Systems Improvement, FQHC, CCBHC and IPA Experience, Evidence-based Practices, Strategic Planning, Clinical Service and Supervision Provision, Value-based Payment, Program Management; Suicide Prevention, Organizational Change

Consulting Corner: Laura Leone Creates Community Impact

Thriving in Adolescence with Meaningful Relationships 

• SBIRT 

  Screening and identifying unhealthy substance use is critical to improving health outcomes for individuals and communities. Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) consulting will equip your organization with the skills and processes you need to successfully implement the SBIRT model for your adult and youth clients.We know that…

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• Case to Care Management

  Position your organization for success in the changing health care landscape by taking the lead in case to care management.

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• Integrated Health Consulting

  National Council experts bring real-world experience and insight to a wide array of training and consulting services to make your organization more effective and efficient in providing sustainable integrated services.   …

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• Motivational Interviewing

  MI is an evidence-based conversation style with another person to strengthen and support their own motivation and commitment for change.

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• Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral Treatment

  Strengthen the quality of your clinical care and prevent the unhealthy consequences of alcohol and drug use among your clients by implementing SBIRT services.

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