Glinda Johnson-Medland
Columbia,PA
Summary
Innovative Social Worker with 0ver 25 years of experience working with clients to resolve mental health issues and promote positive living choices. Mature integration of theory and practice when dealing with difficult situations. Specialized knowledge in dealing with grief and loss. Knowledge of family systems therapy and individual outpatient clinical therapies. Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to serving culturally diverse populations. Offers creativity and flexibility on delivery of services.
Attended an agricultural High School with focus on veterinarian practice. Experience and knowledgeable about animals and animal human bond.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist/Owner
Wintergreen Counseling Services
Columbia, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Communicated with school personnel, probation officers, psychiatrists, and other professionals regarding client progress.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
- Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
Executive Director
Word hive: a space for poets
Columbia, PA
06.2022 - Current
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement.
- Maintained positive relationships with media outlets to increase visibility of organizational activities.
- Promoted public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
- Informed board and committee about trends, issues and activities to facilitate policy-making.
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
- Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-1989
Bachelor of Science - Bible, Literature
Cairn University
Langhorne, PA08-1981
High School Diploma -
Nonnewaug High School
Woodbury, CTSkills
- Building Rapport
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Relations
- Referral Coordination
- One-On-One Sessions
- Documentation Requirements
Affiliations
- Volunteer of the Year Awarded at Boys and Girls,2022
- Volunteer at Pocono Summer Camps from 2007 through 2011
- Volunteer as Youth Group Leader for Pocono Methodist Church from 2009-2011
- Awarded Ester Swigart Staff award for direct child care performance, 1986
- Awarded Marion Kinsley Staff Award for administrative performance, 1983
Timeline
Therapist/Owner
Wintergreen Counseling Services
01.2023 - Current
Executive Director
Word hive: a space for poets
06.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Social Work
Temple University
Bachelor of Science - Bible, Literature
Cairn University
High School Diploma -
Nonnewaug High School
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