LEILA JONSSON

Compassionate and mission-driven Master’s-level Social Worker (MSW) actively pursuing LCSW licensure, with specialized expertise in clinical intake, risk assessment, and trauma-informed care. Currently serving as an Intake & Assessment Specialist at Mile High Behavioral Healthcare, I support high-acuity individuals navigating complex mental health and substance use challenges, often in collaboration with probation officers, case managers, and community partners.

My background spans diverse care settings—including outpatient MAT, ambulatory neurology, inpatient oncology, and hospice—where I’ve honed my ability to build trust quickly, conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments, and develop responsive treatment plans. I’m highly skilled in Medicaid-compliant documentation, safety planning, and engaging clients through both virtual and in-person platforms.

Colleagues know me as a grounded, collaborative team member who leads with empathy, cultural humility, and a deep commitment to supporting individuals through adversity. I’m excited to bring these strengths to a purpose-driven organization like Charlie Health, where I can help expand access to equitable, quality behavioral healthcare.

• SBER Student Investigator Certification, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative | January 2023
• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, The Center for Courageous Living | April 2019

• GSSW/CLIMB Alum for CU Practice Innovation Office Behavioral Health Hiring Practices | February 2024
• HRSA/CLIMB@DU Integrated Behavioral Health Grant-Funded Project Participant | August 2022
• Phi Alpha, National Social Work Honor Society | July 2022
• University of Denver Alumni Merit Scholarship | March 2021
• National Society of Leadership & Success | December 2015
• Golden Key International Honors Society | January 2015
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars | January 2015

• Anglican Language and Computer Center (ALCC), Mae La Refugee Camp, Volunteer Adolescent English Teacher, Denver, CO, 2020-08, 2020-10, Responsible for remote teaching and modeling standard American English vocabulary, grammar, and conversation via Zoom with adolescent students living in the Mae La Refugee Camp in Tak Province Thailand.
• Judi’s House, Volunteer Family Greeter, Denver, CO, 2020-10, Responsible for bringing children to designated grief counseling group areas and reuniting them with their families (prior to responsibilities being curtailed in compliance with COVID-19 protocols).