Behavioral Health & School-Based Health Clinic
Social Workers Welcomed to Clinical Staff
Carthage Area Hospital is pleased to welcome four Licensed Master Social Workers to its medical staff to include, Stephanie Smith, LMSW, Carthage Middle School Based Health Clinic; Jaclyn “Jackie” Swearingen, LMSW, LaFargeville School Based Health Clinic; Richard “Rick” Leone, LMSW, Carthage Behavioral Health; and Megan Smith, LMSW, Carthage Behavioral Health.
“We’re extremely excited to welcome Stephanie, Rick, Megan & Jackie to our mental health services team. Their education, experience, and commitment to our local communities is an incredible asset to our organization and the clients they serve. Their passion for improving the lives and mental health of others is evident in how they care for clients. It is a pleasure to welcome them to Carthage Area Hospital,” said Jerian O’Dell, Director of Outpatient Clinics.
Stephanie Smith, LMSW
Stephanie received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Troy University in 2019 and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Nazareth College in 2021.
She originally hails from Adams, NY and currently lives in Adams Center, NY. She enjoys camping, hiking, kayaking, hunting, spending time with my family and going on road trips. Stephanie lives with her husband Edward, 7 children and 3 Golden Retrievers.
Stephanie provides therapy services to students enrolled at the Carthage Middle School Based Health Clinic.
Richard “Rick” Leone, LMSW
Originally from Watertown, NY, Rick recently received his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Nazareth College in 2021.
He resides in Watertown with his girlfriend Taylour, two children, Connor & Ryanne, and two Labrador Retrievers, Orton & Rousey. He enjoys watching football & baseball and video gaming.
Rick provides therapy services at Carthage Behavioral Health.
Jaclyn “Jackie” Swearingen, LMSW
Jackie received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Criminology and Psychology from Florida State University in 2015 and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Florida State University in 2017.
Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Jackie currently resides in LaFargeville, NY. Jackie enjoys reading, hiking, spending time with my friends, and exploring the area. She lives with her wife Amanda and their 3 dogs and 3 cats.
Jackie provides therapy services to students enrolled at the LaFargeveille School Based Health Clinic.
Megan Smith, LMSW
Megan completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the State University at Plattsburgh in 2017 and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Nazareth College in 2021. Prior to her work at Carthage Area Hospital, she provided mental health therapy for co-occurring disorders.
In her spare time, Megan enjoys traveling, watching Netflix and crafting. In the summertime, she likes spending days with her family at camp, floating in the lake, tubing and spending time on the boat. She’s originally a Lowville native and currently lives in Beaver Falls, NY with her boyfriend and their adopted Persian cat, Perrywinkle.
Megan provides therapy services at Carthage Behavioral Health.