Lee Greenfield
Hinesville
Summary
Dynamic US Army Chaplain with extensive experience in spiritual care and crisis intervention. As a Family Life Chaplain, provided clinical and professional therapy to soldiers and families in a diverse setting. Successfully developed trauma resilience programs and facilitated grief support groups, enhancing emotional support for service members and families. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing holistic patient care while advocating for ethical decision-making in clinical settings. Continues, in the post-Army life to provide professional and clinical therapy to individuals and families as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
US Army Chaplain
US Army
07.2007 - 02.2025
- Provided spiritual care and counseling to service members and their families during crises.
- Conducted worship services, fostering community and enhancing morale within military units.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address the emotional and psychological needs of personnel.
- Developed comprehensive support programs addressing grief, trauma, and resilience for diverse populations.
- Led training sessions for service members on ethical decision-making and moral injury awareness.
- Implemented strategies to improve mental health resources accessibility for troops in various deployments.
- Advised leadership on the integration of spiritual care within operational planning and mission readiness.
- Mentored junior chaplains, promoting professional development and best practices in pastoral care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Provided compassionate pastoral care in emergency departments, addressing the spiritual needs of patients experiencing acute distress or trauma.
- Provided spiritual guidance to patients and staff members by conducting regular counseling sessions.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Delivered thoughtful eulogies at memorial services, honoring the lives of deceased patients while offering solace to grieving loved ones.
- Delivered comforting presence during end-of-life situations, offering prayers and rituals to honor the patient''s beliefs and values.
Family Life Chaplain
US Army
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Conducted approximately 2,000 hours of couples and individual counseling sessions to address emotional and mental health needs.nd mental health needs.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions with individuals experiencing severe emotional distress, providing comfort and support during critical times.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Conducted training classes to first term chaplains on effective and professional counseling care.
- Led critical incident stress management interventions during crises or trauma events.
- Engaged with local communities to strengthen partnerships and enhance outreach efforts.
- Developed relationships with patients and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure holistic care for service members.
- Developed and implemented programs promoting resilience and coping strategies.
- Built strong relationships with local faith-based organizations to create a network of resources for patients and families.
- Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
- Facilitated grief support groups, helping participants cope with loss and find healing through shared experiences.
- Advocated for ethical decision-making in clinical settings by participating in medical ethics committees and case consultations.
- Guided individuals through end-of-life decision making, offering comfort and clarity during difficult times.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure holistic care, addressing patients' spiritual needs alongside their medical treatment.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Webster University
St. Louis, MO05-2018
Master of Arts - Divinity
Evangelical Theological Seminary
Myerstown, PA05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH05-2000
Skills
- Spiritual care
- Crisis intervention
- Emotional support
- Counseling techniques
- Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, EMDR
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Training and development
- Conflict resolution
- Pastoral counseling
- Grief support facilitation
- Trauma resilience programs
- Moral injury awareness
- Holistic patient care
- Marriage counseling
- Ethical guidance
Accomplishments
- Conducted approximately 50 marriage training events in a multi-day retreat format.
- Collaborated with team of multi-disciplinary health care providers in the development of Marne Strong Program.
Certification
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (GA)
- EMDR Trained
- Critical Incident Stress Management Certification (University of Pittsburgh)
Timeline
Family Life Chaplain
US Army
06.2018 - 06.2021
US Army Chaplain
US Army
07.2007 - 02.2025
Master of Arts - Counseling
Webster University
Master of Arts - Divinity
Evangelical Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Ohio Christian University