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Position Title: Admission Coordinator
Location: Gainesville, FL
Salary: $18.21 | Hr. | non-Exempt

Why Choose Meridian?

For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has been a trusted provider of compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. With service centers across 13 counties in North Central Florida, we are committed to transforming lives and communities from the inside out.

We live by our core values: Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.). If these resonate with you, we invite you to become part of our dedicated and mission-driven team.

About the Role

As the Admission Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational excellence and strategic direction of Meridian. You will:

• Maintain an up-to-date accurate waitlist processing potential clients in accordance with contractual and center procedures.
• Provide pre-admission medical documentation to the doctor for review and approval.
• Admit clients in the EMR and assign primary counselor, program, and diagnosis.
• Manage the admission flow including scheduling of incoming clients, bed/room assignments, payor, fee collection and initial documentation.
• Complete reports including Daily Census, Day to Day report, Admit/Discharge, Monthly Census, YTD Bed Day by Payor and other reports assigned.
• Coordinate and take minutes for Weekly Treatment Team Meeting.
• Assists the treatment team in providing direct client care. Aids in ensuring an orderly, safe and therapeutic milieu by maintaining a therapeutic relationship with people always served and treats them with dignity and respect.
• Supervises clients to help maintain a safe and clean environment and sets standards for milieu monitoring through the performance of these tasks.
• Provides psycho-educational groups to clients.
• Observes, reports and documents client interaction among peers, staff and the community as it relates to clients' individual treatment goals.
• Assists the client with the implementation and completion of treatment work.
• Enforces therapeutic interventions as instructed by clinical staff.
• Assists in the facilitation of substance abuse education and other psycho-educational groups.
• Administers random and scheduled Breathalyzer and urinalysis tests, completes and submits appropriate forms.
• Monitors and records client self-administration of approved medications.
• Maintains familiarity and compliance with Meridian program policies and procedures.
• Maintains current First Aid, CPR and other professional training as required by contract with the State and other accrediting bodies.

What We're Looking For

• High School diploma or GED and two years of experience in working in a substance abuse, or mental health field. 
• College education in mental health, counseling, social work or other human service field may be substituted for experience.

What You'll Love About Working at Meridian

• Vibrant Culture: Friendly, flexible, and engaging work environment with regular celebrations and wellness events.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health insurance options, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and more.
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources.
• Retirement & Compensation: Competitive salary and a 403(b)-retirement plan with up to 8% company match after 7 years.
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement, career advancement pathways, and eligibility for public service loan forgiveness.
• Perks: Discounts on cell phone plans, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and help us bring hope and healing to our communities.

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Meridian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.