Leon Cherney

Background

Cherney, Leon was born on November 23, 1949 in New York City. Son of Aaron and Ruth Cherney.

Education

Bachelor in English Literature, CUNY, 1976; Master of Social Work, Adelphi U., 1981.

Career

Psychiatric social worker, Creedmore State Psychiatric Center, Queens, New York, 1981-1982; supervisor clinical treatment, The Childrens Village, Dobbs Ferry, New York, 1982-1984; psychiatric social worker, Southwood Hospital, Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, 1984-1985; intake clinician, Northern, Southwest Community Mental Health, Retardation Center, Pittsburgh, 1986-1988; psychiatric social worker, St. Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh, 1988-1990; psychiatric social worker, psychotherapist, Clinical Psychiatry Associations, Professional Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1989-1991; private practice, since 1991. Consultant, teacher, group psychotherapist Support Center for Cancer, Pittsburgh, since 1990. Photographer, consultant Shady Lane School, Pittsburgh, 1990-1991.

Achievements

• Leon Cherney has been listed as a noteworthy Psychiatric social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sponsor Pennsylvania Special Olympics, 1991, Sloan Kettering Hospital Cancer Research, New York, 1990. Member NASW, American Orthopsychiat. Association, Academy Certified Social Workers.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, camping, travel, natural history, music.

Connections

Married Vicki Johnson, September 1, 1985. Children: Alexandra, Jessica.

Father:

Aaron Cherney

Mother:

Ruth Cherney

Spouse:

Vicki Johnson

child:

Alexandra Cherney

child:

Jessica Cherney