This is a highly professional position under the supervision of the Vice President of Performance & Risk Management in the Quality Improvement Department. This position requires the ability to work independently with excellent organizational and time management skills. The Internal Auditor is primarily responsible for conducting audits of clinical and medical documentation and other compliance practices utilizing their professional expertise and judgment to ensure the organization is compliant with state and federal laws, regulations, and other guidelines. The Internal Auditor identifies improper documentation or billing practices, researches issues, and makes recommendations using professional judgment and knowledge of best business practices to make changes in policies and procedures to improve business operations. In additional to conducting audits, the Internal Auditor serves as a point of contact for oversight agencies and facilitates external audits and monitoring visits. The ability to express oneself both verbally and in writing is an essential component of the position.

This is a professional supervisory position responsible for providing supervision and oversight over the inpatient services of the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) for Gainesville and Lake City. This department includes unit counseling, discharge planning, recreational therapy, care coordinator and peer specialist services. In addition, the Director oversees and implements policies and procedures adherent to the CSU. The Director reports directly to the Vice President of Acute Care Services.

This is an independent professional position performing comprehensive assessments, service brokerage, and advocacy services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and significant acute or chronic medical conditions. The Care Coordinator works with other professionals from numerous community organizations, as well as with Center staff in general and the Primary Care Clinic team in particular. The work is performed with a high degree of independence; however, work is reviewed through conferences, supervision and required reports. This position involves managing a caseload of medically compromised, persistently mentally ill adults. Must be organized and flexible in an ever-changing environment.

This highly professional position is responsible for administering, planning, organizing, and directing multi-components for multiple(services within the addictions and mental health programs. Duties include clinical supervision (including supervising registered interns to achieve licensure), budgeting, management of staff and service delivery within the program, liaison to agencies in the community served by the program, compliance with contracts and regulatory authorities and participation in Center wide initiatives. Provide direct care where needed. Work is performed under the supervision of the Vice President for Outpatient and Recovery Services.

This is a professional supervisory position responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight of Meridian’s Acute Care services. Specific areas of responsibility include oversight of operation of the Crisis Stabilization Units (Gainesville and Lake City), the Addictions Receiving Facility, and the on-unit clinical, discharge, and therapeutic services. This professional overseesinthe provision of services on these units and is responsible for transitional care, utilization review, and utilization management. The VP for Acute Care Operations will ensure that the goals and objectives of the Meridian’s strategic plan are monitored and obtained, quality of services are maintained, service projections are attained and that new services are developed and implemented. The work requires specialized management, financial, and business expertise. This position requires the use of independent judgment and initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities. The VP for Acute Care Operations works closely with Meridian’s Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Director of Nursing and the Vice President for Access and Admissions as they define protocols for referral, clinical, psychiatric, medical and nursing practice and patient care. This professional is to ensure that those practices and protocols are fully implemented by all staff. It is the responsibility of this position to ensure that care is safe, effective, person-centered, timely, efficient and equitable. This position reports to the Chief Clinical Officer and will be an active member of Meridian’s management team.

The Unit Clerk is responsible for performing secretarial/clerical duties while providing top notch customer service skills. He/she functions as the focal communication source in the nursing station. Provides indirect care in the department under the direction of the Unit Supervisor. Ensures Baker Act petitions and medication prior authorizations are completed as required. Performs detailed and accurate audits alongside the Unit Supervisor and compiles information. Maintains work area in neat and orderly manner, being mindful of infection control practices and safety initiatives established by the facility. Follows established policies and procedures relating to client confidentiality. Maintains office and hygiene supplies, completes work orders, and puts away department supplies keeping the department work area clean and organized as directed by the supervisor. Assists the Vice President of Acute Care and the Unit Supervisor, by completing other duties as assigned.

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: RN Shift Manager Department: CSU (Crisis Stabilization Unit) Location: Gainesville, FL Reports to: ADON Salary Range: $80,082.91 | Exempt Revised Date: April 2023

This is a highly professional position responsible for coordinating mentoring services for an assigned group of clients. This person will be an advocate for clients and interact with clients in a manner that reflects cultural sensitivity. This position provides highly individualized services to clients that provides expertise and consults with other Team members to promote person-first culture, recovery, empowerment, self-determination and decision-making skills while utilizing the wraparound process. They will assure clients rights are protected and report any abuse and neglect.

The Unit Supervisor works closely with the CSU Management to ensure coverage and patient process flow, according to Policy and Procedure, in all inpatient clinics. The Unit supervisor also acts as a liaison between management, staff and the clients we serve. The Unit Supervisor may also perform clerical, budgeting and medical record functions.

This is an independent professional position performing assessments, service brokerage, and advocacy services for adults with opioid use disorders who are in need of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services. The Care Coordinator coordinates the care for consumers and works with other professionals from numerous community organizations, as well as with Meridian staff. The work is performed with a high degree of independence.

This is a highly professional position responsible for coordinating care management services for an assigned group of clients. This person will be an advocate for clients and interact with clients in a manner that reflects cultural sensitivity. They will assure clients rights are protected and report any abuse and neglect.

This is a professional clinical position that will report to the Forensic Manager to provide, as core of duties, case management, jail screening, and follow-up and service delivery to individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues being diverted from the jail and forensic state hospitals. This person must be able to work independently and have the ability to work well with other agencies such as the Courts, jail and community partners.

This is a position providing the first contact for persons seeking services or needing information about available mental health or addictions treatment. Counselor IIIs provide immediate crisis intervention and mental health first aid to callers. This position requires the ability to conduct telephonic initial assessments and make appointments for appropriate services or provide information and/or a referral to assure consumers are satisfied with the outcome of this initial contact. Customer service, computer, and crisis intervention skills are essential requirements of this position.

This is a professional position that works closely with an interdisciplinary team to assist in providing and coordinating services in an acute care inpatient setting for clients, their families, inpatient/outpatient Meridian staff, community agencies, and insurance carriers.

The Family Intervention Specialist (FIS) functions as substance abuse treatment system experts and representatives to child welfare. FIS provide adult substance abuse outreach, screening, intervention, and case management. FIS do not function as the primary treatment counselor. Their role is to serve as a consultant to, and coordinator with, child welfare and a motivator/supporter for families. FIS may be co-located with protective investigation workers, and shall maintain close contact with protective investigators and other child welfare workers. FIS maintain caseloads of up to 35 families. This position functions as a consultant and coordinator with protective service providers and the primary therapist. The Family Intervention Specialist provides resources, education, and motivational counseling to the client to promote family safety, prevent consequences of substance abuse on families under protective supervision or at risk of being under protective supervision by reducing drug and alcohol abuse, support parents/caregivers in completing case plans for permanency and reunification and recovery. This position often requires community-based services and a flexible schedule that will allow for work outside of normal business hours.

This is an independent professional position performing service brokerage and advocacy services for adults and some adolescents who are experiencing homelessness in conjunction with mental, substance use, or co-occurring disorders. The Outreach Specialist works as part of a modified Assertive Community Treatment team and with other professionals from numerous community organizations. The work is performed with a high degree of independence; however, work reviewed through conferences, supervision and required reports. The Outreach Specialist provides outreach to homeless persons in order to assess for eligibility for services and provides a link to the Homeless Recovery Team. The Outreach Specialist also provides outreach to area property owners and employers to increase resources for clients working in the Homeless Recovery Services program. The Outreach coordinator will performed their daily duties in community settings including but not limited to homeless shelters, client homes, and Meridian clinics.

This is a very important position, in that a Peer Specialist has a perspective of individuals coming to receive treatment services that few professionals have, experiencing and receiving treatment services in treatment settings. It is not uncommon for people with similar lived experiences to offer each other practical advice and suggestions for strategies that professionals may not offer, or even know about. Those personal experiences are what makes the Peer Specialist and empowering helper, through the sharing of their stories of recovery and their willingness to share tools they have used to succeed. Peer Specialists provide hope, support, education, and assist persons served in seeing that they are more than their disorder. Peer Positions are available in many of our programs including Mobile Response, OTP, Crisis Stabilization, Homeless Recovery, Family Services and Substance Recovery. We generally have part time and full time positions available in Gainesville, Lake City, Lake Butler, Chiefland, Live Oak and surrounding areas.

This is a very important position, in that a Peer Specialist has a perspective of individuals coming to receive treatment services that few professionals have, experiencing and receiving treatment services in treatment settings. It is not uncommon for people with similar lived experiences to offer each other practical advice and suggestions for strategies that professionals may not offer, or even know about. Those personal experiences are what makes the Peer Specialist and empowering helper, through the sharing of their stories of recovery and their willingness to share tools they have used to succeed. Peer Specialists provide hope, support, education, and assist persons served in seeing that they are more than their disorder. Peer Positions are available in many of our programs including Mobile Response, OTP, Crisis Stabilization, Homeless Recovery, Family Services and Substance Recovery. We generally have part time and full time positions available in Gainesville, Lake City, Lake Butler, Chiefland, Live Oak and surrounding areas.

This is a highly responsible position working in the Prevention program. You will provide substance abuse prevention services in the targeted schools for the region where this position is located. More specifically, this is a highly responsible position providing direct and indirect client services through a formal program to individuals, communities and agencies. Services to individuals include education, encouragement and engagement of prospective clients who show a need for prevention services based on presented risk factors for alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Community and agency services include education and identification with appropriate intervention and coordination strategies, based on an evidence-based model.

This is a highly responsible position working with veterans and their families who are homeless and/or are at risk of losing housing. Services provided include but are not limited to Outreach Services, identifying potential participants, Screenings to determine program eligibility, Assessments to identify needs, Referrals-Service Linkage and Provision of Supportive Services to Assist veterans and their families obtain and or maintain social services, housing, emergency shelter, basic living items (food, clothing, furniture, personal hygiene, etc), employment, other income support, food stamps, job training, medical care. Also include, but limited to other supportive services such as: housing searches, housing inspections, transportation and other supportive services. This position is unique as staff will conduct outreach-engagement, case management and provision of supportive services in assigned services areas which could include the following service areas: Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam Suwannee, and Union, and must work as a liaison within the community and continually support the mission and standards of SSVF program and mission of Meridian. This is an independent professional position performing comprehensive Needs Assessments, service brokerage, and advocacy services for eligible Veterans and their family members in the Meridian service area. The Supportive Service Specialist works with other professionals from numerous community organizations, as well as with Center staff. The work is performed with a high degree of independence; however, work reviewed through conferences, supervision and required reports. This position also involves managing a caseload.

This position provide vocational services with a supported employment focus. The Vocational Specialist assists client with employment and career options to evaluate skills, work history and personality, matching a client’s education, experience, training and interests to available jobs. This position provides works with a multidisciplinary team including care coordinator, psychiatrist, registered nurse practitioner, vocational rehabilitation specialist and peer specialists.

This is a highly professional position responsible for the clinical and administrative supervision of the team. The Team Leader will supervise and coordinate service delivery, including program planning, administration, implementation, development, and evaluation of Team members. This program and position is a home based community program and will require some work in the community/home and work hours after 5 pm or on weekends.

This highly responsible and professional position is responsible for planning, organizing, administering and directing Meridian’s multi-component Criminal Diversion program including grant oversight, in criminal diversion, homeless recovery services and intervention services related to 916 populations. Additionally, Vice President duties business plan development, budgeting and other fiscal responsibility, strategic planning, regulatory compliance monitoring, quality improvement, grant writing, program implementation, community and employee relations, employee recruitment and retention, contract monitoring and ensuring quality clinical and ancillary services. Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Clinical Officer and is reviewed through conferences, required reports and other measures of success.

This highly responsible and professional position is responsible for planning, organizing, administering and directing Meridian’s Forensics Multidisciplinary Teams and modified Florida Assertive Community Treatment teams (FACT). These teams serve populations dealing with mental health/mental health and substance abuse issues. Individuals enrolled in the Multi-Disciplinary Diversion team will be involved (or at risk to be involved) in the criminal justice system. Goal is to lead to promote jail diversion, coordination and linkage to resources, reporting to court related to conditional releases, and psychoeducational intervention services to reduce recidivism and increase client independence and long term recovery, Modified FACT to promote recovery for those dealing with severe and persistent mental health issues through a community wraparound techniques. Teams include a director /Lead, care coordinators, ARNP, and peer specialists. Additional Vice President duties include business plan development, budgeting and other fiscal responsibility, strategic planning, regulatory compliance monitoring, quality improvement, grant writing, program implementation, community and employee relations, employee recruitment and retention, contract monitoring and ensuring quality clinical and ancillary services. Work is performed under the supervision of the Senior Vice President of Clinical and Community Care and is reviewed through conferences, required reports and other measures of success. Other wraparound community based care teams as determined, will be under this line of supervision.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor (VP of Finance), and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its limited technical knowledge and from lower classes by its emphasis on professional bookkeeping and accounting skills.

This is a highly responsible position in the Center’s Senior Management Team. The Vice-President is responsible for managing the Adult and Children’s Outpatient Behavioral Health and Specialty Programs in four clinics in the southern portion of the Meridian service area. This will involve the coordination and overall supervision of these programs. The role of the Vice-President is to ensure that care is safe, effective, person centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. He/she is expected to interact with stakeholders, internal and external, and to represent Meridian’s management team to these stakeholders. This highly professional position is responsible for administering, planning, organizing and directing multi-components for multiple programs within the outpatient programs. Duties include clinical supervision, budgeting, management of Staff and Service Delivery within the Program, liaison to agencies in the Community served by the program, compliance with contracts and regulatory authorities and participation in center-wide initiatives. The Vice President participates in program development, market analysis, grant writing efforts, verbal presentations and quality projects. The Vice President works with the Senior Vice-President, the COO, and the CFO as well as others to ensure that the goals and objectives of the strategic plan are monitored and obtained, quality of services are maintained, service projections are attained and that new services are developed and implemented. The work requires specialized management, financial, and/or business expertise. The work requires the use of independent judgment and initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities.

Position Summary: The Senior Accountant, reporting to the VP of Finance, will be responsible for a significant portion of the month-end close and reporting processes including preparing and posting journal entries, account reconciliations, and various analysis activities. This role will also prepare year-end audit schedules and assist management with various workflow, controls, and accounting process improvement projects. A strong knowledge of US GAAP and accounting practices and procedures is required.

This is a highly responsible position directly supporting the CEO and the Board of Directors. The Special Assistant’s primary function is to support and coordinate operations for the executive office and Board. S/he is expected to interact directly with stakeholders, internal and external, and is frequently required to represent Meridian’s Executive Management Team to these stakeholders at Meridian’s Administrative Office and at community meetings and events. The Special Assistant is responsible for ensuring timely access to the Center’s leadership, maintaining and safeguarding corporate and other critical records and scheduling meetings, ensuring compliance with board policies and essential governance practices. The Special Assistant manages contracts, ensuring timely completion of documents, maintenance of renewals and revisions, and analyzing changes. The Special Assistant manages and prioritizes correspondence and meetings with staff and others. The Special Assistant should be a highly organized and should always proactively seek strategies to improve Meridian operations while maintaining regular business functions. The position requires supervisory and exemplary customer service expertise. S/he requires the use of independent judgment and initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities; work is primarily done independently.

This is an advanced professional clinical position providing physician services in addictions medicine to Meridian’s target populations as well as supervising and overseeing providers in substance use treatment programs. It requires that the physician work with patients and within a multi-disciplinary setting to provide patient care in Medication Assisted Treatment programs. Work is performed with a high degree of independence and reviewed through observation, peer review, conferences, and reports.

This is an advanced professional counseling position providing clinical evaluation, treatment, and consultation services. Services are provided for children and adolescents presenting mild to severe emotional and behavioral symptomology. This position requires the ability to build professional empathetic relationships with clients and families, while providing efficient and appropriate direct clinical services. Senior clinical staff may provide supervision to non-licensed clinical staff, students, and interns. Services provided in office, school, and home settings. Services may be provided in office and or via telehealth from home or office, contingent on needs of the agency.

This is advanced professional clinical work conducting emergency assessments for clients who present at Crisis Stabilization in crisis seeking mental health stabilization. Emergency Screeners provide 24/7 Emergency Intake and Evaluation services for both voluntary and Baker Act adults and children.

This highly responsible and professional position is responsible for planning, organizing, administering and directing multi-component community mental health, addiction, outreach, and prevention programs. Duties regulatory compliance monitoring, quality improvement, risk management, program implementation, community and employee relations, employee recruitment and retention, Ensure quality clinical and ancillary services. Through conferences, required reports and other measures of success. Primary duties to fall in development and ongoing supervision of CMHC interdisciplinary teams consisting of clinician(s), care coordinator, peer specialist, LPN, psychiatrist and APRN. Work is performed under the supervision of the CMHC Project VP.

This highly responsible and professional position is responsible for planning, organizing, administering and directing Meridian’s Forensics Multidisciplinary Teams. Team includes peer specialists, clinicians and care coordinators, along with APRN or a prescribing physician. The team serves populations dealing with mental health/mental health and substance abuse issues. Individuals enrolled in the Multi-Disciplinary Diversion team will be involved (or at risk to be involved) in the criminal justice system. Goal is to lead to promote jail diversion, coordination and linkage to resources, reporting to court related to conditional releases, and psychoeducational intervention services to reduce recidivism and increase client independence and long term recovery. Additionally, Director duties include business plan development, budgeting and other fiscal responsibility, strategic planning, regulatory compliance monitoring, quality improvement, grant writing, program implementation, community and employee relations, employee recruitment and retention, contract monitoring and ensuring quality clinical and ancillary services. Work is performed under the supervision of the Vice President of Community and Wraparound services. through conferences, required reports and other measures of success.

The FACT Lite Director/Team Lead oversees a multidisciplinary team to promote behavioral health, social support services, and medical care for patients/members, utilizing medical and health related professionals from numerous community organizations, as well as Meridian staff. The work is performed with a high degree of independence. Florida Assertive Community Team Director is to train and guide staff to perform assessments and screenings, including identifying gaps in care, then co-develop long and short term goals with patient/member for those dealing with severe and persistent mental Illness, Director oversee staff’s performance in co-development of crisis intervention and resiliency plans (WRAP plans, relapse prevention plans) with patients/members. Provide oversight and care direction of Community Team Based wraparound models. The Director is accountable for Multidisciplinary Team performance to coordinate and link client to receive the necessary services related to members’ comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social healthcare coordination needs. Fact Lite Director and team perform services telephonically, virtually, in the community and or at patient/members residence with goal to improve clinical healthcare outcomes, improved consumer experience with healthcare systems and enhancements in facilitating client’s recovery and reductions in total healthcare costs.

This highly responsible and professional position is responsible for planning, organizing, administering and directing Meridian’s Forensics Multidisciplinary Teams. Team includes peer specialists, clinicians and care coordinators, along with APRN or a prescribing physician. The team serves populations dealing with mental health/mental health and substance abuse issues. Individuals enrolled in the Multi-Disciplinary Diversion team will be involved (or at risk to be involved) in the criminal justice system. Goal is to lead to promote jail diversion, coordination and linkage to resources, reporting to court related to conditional releases, and psychoeducational intervention services to reduce recidivism and increase client independence and long term recovery. Additionally, Director duties include business plan development, budgeting and other fiscal responsibility, strategic planning, regulatory compliance monitoring, quality improvement, grant writing, program implementation, community and employee relations, employee recruitment and retention, contract monitoring and ensuring quality clinical and ancillary services. Work is performed under the supervision of the Vice President of Community and Wraparound services. through conferences, required reports and other measures of success.

The FACT Lite Director/Team Lead oversees a multidisciplinary team to promote behavioral health, social support services, and medical care for patients/members, utilizing medical and health related professionals from numerous community organizations, as well as Meridian staff. The work is performed with a high degree of independence. Florida Assertive Community Team Director is to train and guide staff to perform assessments and screenings, including identifying gaps in care, then co-develop long and short term goals with patient/member for those dealing with severe and persistent mental Illness, Director oversee staff’s performance in co-development of crisis intervention and resiliency plans (WRAP plans, relapse prevention plans) with patients/members. Provide oversight and care direction of Community Team Based wraparound models. The Director is accountable for Multidisciplinary Team performance to coordinate and link client to receive the necessary services related to members’ comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social healthcare coordination needs. Fact Lite Director and team perform services telephonically, virtually, in the community and or at patient/members residence with goal to improve clinical healthcare outcomes, improved consumer experience with healthcare systems and enhancements in facilitating client’s recovery and reductions in total healthcare costs.

This is a highly responsible position in the Center’s Management Team. This position is responsible for oversight of clinician's documentation paperwork and as required provide licensure signature sign off. She/he will be responsible for employee interviewing, hiring and orientation and staff supervision under her direction. She/he will be expected to work independently and as part of a team. She/he is expected to interact with stakeholders, internal and external, and is sometimes required to represent Meridian’s management team to these stakeholders. She/he will take immediately action for any care provided to consumers that is not safe, not provided timely or not professional. This position may also require providing assessment, evaluation intake, treatment planning and documentation addressing the specific treatment needs of consumers, as well as consultation services to Center and other agency staff, if needed due to staff shortage.

This highly professional position is responsible for administering, planning, organizing, and directing multi-components for multiple(services within the addictions and mental health programs. Duties include clinical supervision (including supervising registered interns to achieve licensure), budgeting, management of staff and service delivery within the program, liaison to agencies in the community served by the program, compliance with contracts and regulatory authorities and participation in Center wide initiatives. Provide direct care where needed. Work is performed under the supervision of the Vice President for Outpatient and Recovery Services.

This is an advanced professional clinical position providing psychiatric services to Meridian's target populations. This position requires that the psychiatrist work with patients and within a multi-disciplinary staff to provide patient care and oversee services provided by lesser credentialed clinical providers. Work is performed with a high degree of independence and reviewed through observation, peer review, conferences and reports.

Manages the office of the Sr. VP of Clinical Specialties while also assisting the Sr. VP of Clinical and Community Services in a variety of administrative matters. Duties include providing administrative, secretarial and other support functions as well as managing correspondence and activities among the Meridian staff corresponding with CCO and SVP of Clinical and community Services, as well as community stakeholders. Work requires a thorough understanding of Center policies, procedures, programs and services. The employee in this position must be able to work and make important decisions independently while maintaining appropriate discretion at all times.

This position is responsible for providing great client care as the first contact for persons seeking inpatient Crisis Stabilization and Detox Services and assists throughout the admission process. Provision of direct client care and interaction under the supervision of the Director of Emergency Screening with significant training oversight by the Director of Access Center. Position requires heavy customer contact, teamwork skills, diligence in documentation, as well as independent critical thinking to manage sometimes multiple customer needs at the same time. This position has potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.

This highly responsible and professional position is responsible for planning, organizing, administering and directing Community Mental Health Center Grant. Work is performed under the supervision of the Vice President of Clinical and Community Care and is reviewed through conferences, required reports and other measures of success. Other wraparound community based care teams as determined, will be under this line of supervision.

This is routine manual work performing custodial assignments in Center facilities and grounds. Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of custodial and maintenance duties in order to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment; and perform related work as required. This position is reviewed through reports and observations and has potential exposure to blood and body fluids. Personal protective equipment may be needed while performing some of these custodial duties.

This position is responsible for the provision of direct client care and interaction under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician. The LPN provides medication administration, wound care, patient and family education and historical data collection. Documents care provided in the clinical record. The population served includes children and adults. OSHA Statement: This position has potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.

Supervises and coordinates activities of nursing personnel on each unit, on an assigned shift, promoting high quality of care; assesses the needs of clients and ensures services are consistent with needs.

This position is highly responsible for following-up on clients who are stable and already on maintenance medications. This person will be an advocate for clients and interact with clients in a manner that reflects cultural sensitivity. Assure clients rights are protected and report any abuse and neglect. Work is performed under the protocol of a Center psychiatrist and is directly supervised by same.

Position Summary: The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient care in community mental health clinic setting under the direct responsibility of a licensed physician. Clinical skills performed are within the scope of a Medical Assistant as defined by Florida Statutes 458.3485, and Meridian Policy and Procedure. The CMA may also perform clerical, insurance and medical record functions. *Occasionally expected to float/travel to other clinics as needed for staffing.

This position is responsible for the provision of direct client care and interaction under the supervision of a Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or physician. The LPN provides medication administration, wound care, patient and family education and historical data collection for clients on the Assertive Community Treatment Team. This position provides care in both office and community settings, including clients’ homes. Documents care provided in the clinical record. The population served includes children and adults. OSHA Statement: This position has potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.

This position is responsible for the provision of direct client care and interaction under the supervision of an RN, RN Shift Manager, physician or designated delegate. In addition, documents or assists with completion of documentation. This position has potential for exposure to blood and body fluids. 15-minute client checks, therapeutic activities, vital signs, 1:1's if required, care and custody, snacks and food ordering, hygiene supplies, other assignments as directed by RN; ARF Unit calls for appointments, maintains wait list. Willing to be an active participant in client restraints, as needed.

Shift assessment, intake RN assessment/admission full and screening, and d/c assessment, obtain, assess and disseminate necessary information, incident reports based upon interviews as needed, nursing assignments, peer evaluations to assist RN Shift Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for identifying client alterations in health, assessing the client's responses to actual and potential health problems and prescribed treatments, and providing appropriate nursing interventions to return the client to baseline health with appropriate physician orders. Whenever possible, the client, family/significant others is integrated in the care provided. The RN functions within the interdisciplinary team model to provide a safe, therapeutic environment and support the client in reintegration to the community. OSHA Statement: This position has potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.

Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will assist the Nurse Managers in directing the activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide health care and nursing services throughout Meridian. S/He will coordinate administrative and nursing functions at the CSU and ARF to improve patient care and to disseminate Meridian’s goals for each unit/shift. The ADON will assist with hiring and disciplinary actions, directly manage the Nurse Managers and act as a resource for Nurse Managers, Acute Care/ ARF MHT staff and functions. S/HE will ensure employee compliance to include employee training and health, develop policies, procedures and protocols for compliance and training, patient care and coordination of pharmacy and other medical services. The ADON works with other Administrative staff within the Acute Care Department to support the mission and goals of Meridian. The Assistant Director of Nursing Services reports to the Vice President of Acute Care Services administratively and will assist, liaison and consult with the Director of Nursing Services on clinical nursing issues. Reporting to this position are Nurse Managers, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Assistants, Unit Clerk and Mental Health Technicians. In the absence of the Director of Nursing Services, the Assistant Director of Nursing Services performs the duties of the Director. On Call Responsibilities: AOC (Administrator On-Call) and NOC in rotation with the three Nurse Managers is required.

This professional position ensures that each client has the opportunity to identify and work through personal treatment goals for recovery from a variety of mental illnesses, behavioral problems, and/or substance abuse disorders by providing evidenced based therapeutic interventions. This position acts as a liaison for clients and families with inpatient/outpatient Meridian staff and community agencies and performs other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.

Shift assessment, intake RN assessment/admission full and screening, and d/c assessment, obtain, assess and disseminate necessary information, incident reports based upon interviews as needed, nursing assignments, peer evaluations to assist RN Shift Supervisor.

$3,000 hiring incentive bonus for specific programs inquire within!  The CAT Nurse is responsible for identifying client alterations in health, assessing the client's responses to actual and potential health problems and prescribed treatments, and providing appropriate nursing interventions to return the client to baseline health with appropriate physician orders. Whenever possible, the client, family/significant others are integrated in the care provided. The Nurse functions within the interdisciplinary team model to provide a safe, therapeutic environment and support the client in reintegration to the community. The Nurse performs assessments and other activities as recognized by the Board of Nursing and supervises, psychiatric technicians, and unit secretaries in activities appropriate to their licensure and experience. The Nurse coordinates the care provided by the interdisciplinary team.

$3,000 hiring incentive bonus for specific programs inquire within! A Therapist for the Community Action Team (CAT) provides clinical evaluation, treatment, and consultation services. It is a self-contained team that provides comprehensive, intensive, community-based treatment to families with children and youth at risk of out of home placement due to mental health disorders. This advanced professional position requires the ability to build professional empathetic relationships with clients, while providing efficient and appropriate direct clinical services. A CAT Therapist is expected to be an advocate for clients and interact with clients in a manner that reflects cultural sensitivity. Their purpose is to not only provide clinical treatment, but also help assure the clients rights are protected, report any abuse and/or neglect as mandated by law.

This is a professional supervisory position responsible for providing supervision and oversight over emergency screening of the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) for Gainesville or Lake City which provides the first contact for persons in crisis seeking mental health, and/or addictions treatment. In addition, the Director gives input and maintains compliance of policies and procedures pertaining to emergency screening and crisis management. This position will be responsible for coordinating with other Access and Admissions leadership to support a “No Wrong Door” philosophy of care. Clinical, crisis intervention, customer service, and supervisory skills as well as the ability to multi-task are essential requirements of this position to successfully direct the team that provide services to clients through Emergency Screening. Direct reports of the Director include master’s level Emergency Screeners and bachelor’s (or equivalent) level Emergency Screening Coordinators. This position participates in the Administrator On-Call rotation (AOC).

This is an entry-level position providing supportive counseling, psycho-educational lectures and ancillary services within the Residential Program. The position requires the ability to model behaviors and work as a member of the treatment team in reaching the goals of the individualized Person served Recovery plan, as well as the goals of the program.

This is a highly responsible position in which the candidate will work as part of a dual diagnosis team of professionals providing both mental health and substance abuse treatment in a residential facility. The candidate must have the knowledge, skill and ability to complete intake, orientation, bio-psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and work with a myriad of personalities while working in a highly structured residential facility. The candidate must also have the ability to present psychosocial educational groups, process groups and individual sessions to adult consumers in pre-contemplation, contemplation and stage one of recovery.

The System's Administrator is responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and servers. Additionally, The System's Administrator is responsible for project management as assigned. This position reports directly to the Director of IT. This position will work effectively in conjunction with other members of the IT staff and serve to help and jointly support other IT initiatives as needed. Being the responsible position for system operations this position is charged with the continued planning and upgrading of Meridians assets to best serve our staff and clients, while maintaining the highest standards for security and performance expected from the information technology department. The System's Administrator will provide high level technical support for IT Technicians and others within the IT department as well as others deemed appropriate both internal and external.

This is routine manual work consisting of extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on all Meridian facilities, grounds, mechanical equipment, and utility systems. Under general supervision, this position will perform a wide variety of maintenance duties in order to provide a clean, orderly, and safe environment; and perform related work as required. This position is reviewed through reports and observations and has potential exposure to blood and body fluids. Personal protective equipment may be needed while performing some maintenance duties.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its limited technical knowledge and from lower classes by its emphasis on professional bookkeeping skills.

This position will cook, prepare and serve meals to the residential/inpatient programs which include minimal record keeping, following menu guide, preparation of special diets and housekeeping of the kitchen area while following infection control standards.

Serves as liaison between client relations units and functions as a team leader for a particular unit. The work required the use of independent judgment and initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities of maintaining a professional office setting, and the ability to provide clerical support on all levels within the Center. This position requires heavy public contact.

Position Summary: This is an entry-level position providing supportive services to clients in a various 24/7 treatment programs. The position requires the ability to model behaviors and work as a member of the treatment team in reaching the goals of the individualized treatment plan, as well as the goals of the program.