Meredith Gelpi
Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater
St. Petersburg,FL
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Mental Health Therapist
2 Years- Completed EMDR training in August 2026.
- Promoted to Lead Therapist over inpatient Social Services department in April 2026.
- Received the 'Good Catch Award' in January 2025.
- Received 'Employee of the Month' in December 2024.
- Identified environmental factors that may be contributing to client's symptoms and collaborated with them to create an action plan for change.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Documented all interactions with clients according to agency policy and procedures.
- Communicated with school personnel, probation officers, psychiatrists, and other professionals regarding client progress.
- Participated in regular case reviews with other clinicians to discuss client progress.
Childwelfare Case Manager
8 Months- Collaborated with other agencies, such as schools and law enforcement, to ensure client safety.
- Developed individual service plans for clients based on assessed needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services to children and families in need.
- Conducted home visits to assess the family dynamics and living environment of clients.
- Assisted families in accessing resources for housing, employment, education and financial assistance.
Master of Social Work Intern
8 Months- Developed and optimized treatment plans to help clients continue to progress.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Co-facilitated individual and group therapy sessions for clients.
- Monitored and reviewed treatment outcomes and goal achievement.
Master of Social Work Intern
9 Months- Applied skills in communication and conflict-resolution to improve decision-making process.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
- Documented staff information, service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Tracked incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
Children's Therapist Intern
6 Months- Utilized emerging Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy and Narrative Therapy as treatment approaches.
- Supervised therapy sessions for children ages 2-18.
- Answered multi-line phone systems and emails to schedule clients.
- Maintained clinical documentation of goals and progress.
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
1 Year- Worked with individuals to develop support networks and multifaced 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.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
- [2021 - 2023] - Dean's List
- Vice President of Clinical Social Work Student Council
- [Academic Scholarship]
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
- [2019 - 2021] - Dean's List
- [Academic Scholarship]
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Counseling Techniques
Client Goal Planning
Patient Health Assessments
Clinical Documentation
Behavioral Plan Creation
Mental Health Assessment
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern number ISW20370.
Clinical Trainings
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) Web 2.0
- Suicide Prevention
- Psychological First Aid
- Adult Abuse Mandated Reporter Training (AL)
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training (AL)
- Naloxone Administration Training
- Disaster Response Training
General Trainings
- Court Testimony Training
- The Intersection of Family Law and Social Work
- Behavioral Workforce Education and Training
- Interprofessional Behavioral Health
- Substance Abuse Among Adolescents
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Simulations
- Disaster Response with Moffett School of Nursing
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
Timeline
Inpatient Mental Health Therapist
Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Childwelfare Case Manager
Thompson Child & Family Focus
08.2023 - 04.2024Read More
Master of Social Work Intern
Cahaba Medical Care
08.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Master of Social Work Intern
One Place Family Justice Center
08.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Children's Therapist Intern
Glenwood Clinical Center
12.2020 - 06.2021Read More
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
The Crisis Center
03.2019 - 03.2020Read More
Samford University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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Samford University
Master of Science from Clinical Social Work
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