Meredith Gelpi
Birmingham,AL
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Therapist Advisor
Glenwood Clinical Center
Birmingham, AL
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system and emails to schedule clients.
- Scored and assessed behavioral and clinical tests.
- Supervised therapy sessions for children ages 2-18.
- Organized and provided suitable testing equipment for patients.
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
The Crisis Center
Birmingham, AL
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked with individuals to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
- Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on patient needs.
Church Youth Leader
Church Of The Highlands
Birmingham, AL
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Counseled youth by providing guidance to help overcome and face interpersonal issues.
- Led dynamic group topics to help facilitate discussions among group members.
- Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study meetings.
Magazine Editor
Inside Northside
Covington, Louisiana
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed reports and recommended changes to improve copy flow.
- Organized files and layout of magazine covers.
Education
MSW (In Progress) - Social Work
Samford University
Birmingham, AL 08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Samford University
Birmingham, AL 08.2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Northlake Christian
Covington, LA 08.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Counseling techniques
Mental health support
Sorting and labeling
Good listening skills
Organization
Writing Skills
Community Service
- St. Tammany Humane Society. Volunteered to care for animals awaiting adoption. (2015-2017)
- Baton Rouge Clean Up Team. Volunteered to help many victims clean out their homes. (2016)
- Food Bank. Provided care packages for flood victims. (2016-2017)
- Key Club Blood Drive Volunteer. (2015-2017)
- Heritage Manor Nursing Home Volunteer. (2015-2016)
- Relay for Life Volunteer. (2014-2017)
Timeline
MSW (In Progress) - Social Work
Samford University
08.2021 - Current
Children's Therapist Advisor
Glenwood Clinical Center
12.2020 - 06.2021
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
The Crisis Center
03.2019 - 03.2020
Church Youth Leader
Church Of The Highlands
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Samford University
08.2017 - 05.2021
Magazine Editor
Inside Northside
08.2016 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Northlake Christian
08.2013 - 05.2017