Administrative Assistant - MDT

$3,000 after 30 days of employment for select programs, inquire within!

Welcome! Your Meridian Career Starts Here!

Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Gainesville, FL.
Salary: $16.22|Hr. | Non-Exempt

    Join our community of compassionate Meridians, today!

    Why Meridian?

    Meridian Behavioral Health is a private, non -profit organization with roots in the mental health community since the 1960's. Since that time, we've expanded to 13 counties in North Central Florida.

    Do you believe in hope, empathy, accountability, resilience, and teamwork [H.E.A.R.T.]? Join our community of compassionate Meridians, today!


    We want you! We welcome your knowledge, experience, story and expertise!

    • Receive and route incoming phone calls to appropriate staff. Assist callers with requests when possible.
    • Receive and distribute incoming mail to appropriate department staff. Notify appropriate staff of visitors to the lobby.
    • Maintain a positive, proactive customer service approach through cooperation and communication within the department and other departments/programs within the organization.
    • Maintain stock of office supplies for clerical/support assistance.
    • Maintain and update the calendars of the FACT team providers
    • Process Advancement staff reimbursements for travel, monthly expenses, and other documents related to the Fiscal Office.
    • Process business card orders for all Meridian staff.
    • Maintain and update group email list for e-communications.
    • Assist with creating brochures and flyers with Development department for Marketing and Communications.
    • Assist with special events by creating invite lists using Word and Excel, printing labels, tracking rsvp's, registering for out-of-town staff events and hotel accommodations
    • Attend and assisting with special event logistics as needed.
    • Assist Special Assistant to the
    • Assists with projects/duties as assigned.

      Who are we looking for? (Minimum Qualifications)

      Two years' experience in a similar position or associate degree or bachelor's degree and one-year related experience. Experience in a marketing or public relations environment a plus.


      What You Will Love!

      · Friendly, flexible and lively work environment- To all Meridian employees we offer free activities including Zumba and Yoga. We also believe in companywide celebrations and blood drives. Our employee engagement committee is always coming up with other fun activities for all.

      · Work-life balance - Generous PTO accrual for vacation, sick leave and holidays.

      · Benefits - Several health insurance plan options available including tax sheltered health savings account. Vision, dental, retirement, life insurance, and accidental death are also available.

      · Wellness Programs - Employees have an opportunity to earn a monthly discount on their medical plan premiums by participating in the Vitality wellness program, and Employee Assistance Program(EAP).

      · Compensation & Retirement - Competitive salaries and 403(b) retirement savings with company match up to 8%.

      · Growth & Education- Opportunities for growth and career advancement. Tuition reimbursement. Public service loan forgiveness and free clinical supervision.

      · Perks - Cell phone plan discounts, travel reimbursement and gym membership discount programs, LegalShield, pet insurance and more!

      Our Hiring Process:

      ·We pre-screen your application. If we find that your skills are a match for the position you applied for we will then send your resume over to the hiring manager to schedule an interview.

      · If the interview is successful our talent acquisition recruiter from Human Resources Department will reach out to you with a verbal job offer and send over your background check paperwork as well as your follow up & next steps email.

      · After you have cleared the background screening process our talent acquisition team will then send you an overview with expectations for New Employee Orientation start date.

      Our team is committed to helping you grow into the best version of yourself you were always meant to be. Thank you for considering joining the Meridian family!

      How to apply:

      If you are interested in making an impact while positively impacting the community apply below.

      Simply apply through this website or visit us directly at https://meridian.e3applicants.com/careers//

      Join us in our mission to bring education about mental illnesses and substance use disorders and the treatment of those affected to the world.

      "We transform communities from the inside out"

      Meridian is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or because they are a protected veteran or other non-merit based factors.