Meridell Achievement Center
Emma Black is a skilled professional in the field of social work with a Master’s degree in Social Work, specializing in Clinical/Medical Social Work, obtained from Baylor University. Emma's current role as a Program Therapist at Meridell Achievement Center began in June 2022 and builds upon previous experiences, including a position as a Social Work Graduate Student at Baylor University Graduate School and an internship at YWCA Greater Austin. Emma also gained valuable experience as an intern with Communities In Schools of Central Texas, contributing to a robust background in clinical social work. Emma holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Baylor University, completed in May 2021.
Meridell Achievement Center
Meridell Achievement Center is a residential treatment facility located in Liberty Hill, Texas, providing specialized care for children and adolescents since 1961. Having served youth with a wide-range of behavioral and emotional difficulties for over 60 years in the greater Austin area, we offer gender affirming traditional behavioral and neurobehavioral programs for youths aged 11 to 17. In 1961, Liberty Hill was a rural community on the outskirts of Austin. Today, highways make Liberty Hill a northwest suburb of Austin with an easy commute to the city center and international airport.