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Position Title: CAT Menton
Location: CAT Team North (Serving Alachua County and surrounding areas) Lake City, FL
Pay: $18.02 / Hourly

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

Meridian's growing Community Action Team is seeking a committed CAT Mentor to provide direct support, skills coaching, mentoring, and advocacy to youth enrolled in CAT services. The Mentor plays a critical role in modeling positive behavior, supporting treatment goals, and ensuring youth have the tools needed to thrive in home, school, and community environments.

This position works across all areas where Meridian provides services, with a primary focus on Alachua County and adjacent counties, including border areas near Columbia and the Tri-County region. A team vehicle will be provided to support community-based work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring, support, life skills coaching, and community integration activities for youth ages 11-21.
• Support treatment goals established by the clinician and team.
• Assist youth in developing coping skills, problem-solving abilities, and healthy relationships.
• Support families by modeling communication, structure, and positive engagement.
• Transport youth safely to appointments, community activities, and services as needed.
• Document services and maintain communication with the team to coordinate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior experience working with children or adolescents in a behavioral health, social services, mentoring, or community-support role.
• Ability to build rapport with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Valid Florida driver's license; willingness to travel throughout multiple counties.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team expanding critical services.
• Agency-assigned team vehicle provided.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Ready to Make an Impact?

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

For information on Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

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.