DLA-20 Consultant
DLA-20 Insights
Columbia, Missouri
Jenny Ganaway, LCSW, is a seasoned behavioral health leader with 27 years of experience specializing in crisis management, dual diagnosis treatment, and system-level program development. Her career spans direct clinical practice, program management, and organizational leadership, with a strong commitment to mentoring and empowering staff to deliver high‑quality, person-centered care.
Jenny has extensive experience guiding teams in the effective use of the DLA‑20 Functional Assessment, supporting clinicians in strengthening treatment planning and improving measurable outcomes. As a Director in Community Mental Health, she played a key role in implementing Integrated Treatment for Co‑Occurring Disorders and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programming for Transitional Aged Youth, helping agencies elevate service delivery for some of the most vulnerable populations.
Her leadership also extends to managed Medicaid initiatives, where she contributed to cost‑of‑care strategies designed to improve member wellness and address systemic barriers to care.
Driven by a passion for helping others unlock their potential, Jenny brings a strengths-based, collaborative approach to every role she takes on. Most recently, she has provided national consultation on the DLA‑20, supporting agencies across the United States in implementing the tool with fidelity while navigating real-world challenges in workflow, training, and culture change.
C2 - When Measurement Becomes Meaning: Unlocking the Power of the DLA‑20
Monday, April 27, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MDT