This is a short-term grant position which focuses on providing data processing and consolidation of performance deliverables related to Hurricane Helene Grant efforts. The grant entails Storm related outreach and recovery efforts for Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist, Alachua, Baker, Bradford and Union counties. The Data/Evaluation Specialist will have been responsible for collecting related data of a Logic Model/Community Plan addressing community specific needs, goals, objectives and performance measures. The Data/Evaluation Specialist implements and oversees the Crisis Counseling program data (CCP) and collection activities and provides the financial allocation grant. The Data/Evaluation Specialist oversees the Center's quality improvement programs/initiatives in a manner consistent with Meridian's Strategic Plan. The Data/Evaluation Specialist works closely with the Provider Project Manager and team members to ensure data is collected appropriately to be used for analysis and evaluation in compliance with State and Federal Laws including but not limited to FEMA and SAMHSA's CMHS. The position requires excellent organizational and time management skills, the ability to work independently, communicate effectively and competently in/with most major technological applications.

The State Reporting Data Analyst oversees the state reporting process from data collection to data reporting and invoicing. The State Reporting Data Analyst will use available systems to collect, transmit, monitor, correct, and report state required data through Meridian’s ME. The Data Analyst will work with teams to correct data or data collection points as needed to ensure the accurate reporting of all state funded services and outcomes. Responsibilities require an understanding of the overall workings of the EMR and software requirements as it relates to State Reporting. Position requires an understanding of HIPAA/HITECH security procedures. This position description will change from time to time as tasks, organization and technology change. Accordingly, Meridian reserves the unlimited right to revise all or any part of this position description and the functions of the job and to add or eliminate functions of any position. Position is required to adhere to Meridian’s policies and procedures.

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 grant funded-short term position which provides outreach and support activities to citizens and communities impacted by the recent hurricane. This Child Specialist position focus is monitoring children while family members are conversing with Crisis Counselors, completing applications/forms related to hurricane recovery assistance. The Child Specialist tasks also include accountability to ensure that the community members receive all necessary information on accessing community resources for them and their minor children and are linked with the proper children's services. Child Specialist is a point of contact for information and materials that can assist citizens to access medical, behavioral, and social coordination for children and persons with special needs. The Child Specialist performs services in the community (faith based, businesses, events, schools, fairs). The Child Specialist provides crisis counseling services for children and adolescents, parent education, and supportive family services focused on grief and loss. The Child Specialist promotes resilience and successful coping techniques using individual, group, and family evidence­ based strategies, provides culturally sensitive and age-appropriate education and training about the effects of trauma on young children and their families. Child Specialist develops team approaches for children, youth, and young adult programming on reactions to disasters, creating safe environments, creating classroom communities, and healthy responses to life-changing events. As the Community Culture changes the Child Specialist establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with representatives of community, day care, faith-based, and school groups and ensures the community maintains resiliency. The Child Specialist is required to be proactive during events including initiating conversation with citizens/attended, responding to questions (closing feedback loop with citizen(s) if information is not immediately available, and mingling in public forums to enhance outreach and amount of information disseminated. The Child Specialist may plan a special event for the community children and families to express their shared feelings of the impact of what Hurricane Idalia has had on their lives and memorialize it in a community park to look back on what it was like on the days after the Hurricane.

This is a grant funded-short term position which provides outreach and support activities to citizens and communities impacted by the recent hurricane. This Child Specialist position focus is monitoring children while family members are conversing with Crisis Counselors, completing applications/forms related to hurricane recovery assistance. The Child Specialist tasks also include accountability to ensure that the community members receive all necessary information on accessing community resources for them and their minor children and are linked with the proper children's services. Child Specialist is a point of contact for information and materials that can assist citizens to access medical, behavioral, and social coordination for children and persons with special needs. The Child Specialist performs services in the community (faith based, businesses, events, schools, fairs). The Child Specialist provides crisis counseling services for children and adolescents, parent education, and supportive family services focused on grief and loss. The Child Specialist promotes resilience and successful coping techniques using individual, group, and family evidence­ based strategies, provides culturally sensitive and age-appropriate education and training about the effects of trauma on young children and their families. Child Specialist develops team approaches for children, youth, and young adult programming on reactions to disasters, creating safe environments, creating classroom communities, and healthy responses to life-changing events. As the Community Culture changes the Child Specialist establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with representatives of community, day care, faith-based, and school groups and ensures the community maintains resiliency. The Child Specialist is required to be proactive during events including initiating conversation with citizens/attended, responding to questions (closing feedback loop with citizen(s) if information is not immediately available, and mingling in public forums to enhance outreach and amount of information disseminated. The Child Specialist may plan a special event for the community children and families to express their shared feelings of the impact of what Hurricane Idalia has had on their lives and memorialize it in a community park to look back on what it was like on the days after the Hurricane.

This is a grant funded short-term position which performs outreach and support activities to citizens in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Crisis Counselor is accountable for ensuring that the community members receive all necessary information and linkage of information to access community resources. The Crisis Counselor is a point of contact for information and materials to assist citizens to the right of entry to medical, behavioral, and social healthcare coordination needs. Crisis Counselors perform services in all areas of the community (faith based, businesses, events, schools, fairs). The Crisis Counselor is required to be proactive during these public events including initiating conversation with citizens who may be suffering, many may be wary of knowing who to trust and may appear to be phobic, even dismayed. Interaction with a calm assurance when responding to questions (closing assessment loop with citizen(s) if information is not immediately available and bring them back to a place where follow up is probable for their best outcome. The knowledge of the cultural group in the communities and ability to mingle in the various public forums to enhance Crisis Counselor ability to gain trust and make progress with recovery that is possible and how the information disseminated will affect the communities served.

Serves as liaison between client relations units and functions as a team leader for single person location. 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.

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.

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.

Seeking a professional and enthusiastic individual to assist the Staffing and Recruiting Department with recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and staffing of Meridian programs. This is a moderately responsible position that requires flexibility and a team player. Duties will include a variety of administrative functions including applicant testing/interview coordination, applicant screening, background checks, internship coordination, appointment/interview scheduling and file organization.

This is a professional position providing total oversight of Hurricane Helene Grant efforts in outreach and recovery efforts for Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist, Alachua, Baker, Bradford, and Union counties. The Manager aids in developing and administering a Logic Model/Community Plan with community specific needs, goals, objectives and performance measures. The Project Manager works closely with the VP of Access & Admissions, and the Data/Fiscal Specialist to ensure data is collected appropriately to be used for analysis and evaluation. The position requires strong organizational and time management skills, the ability to work independently, communicate effectively within the agency with external partners, and competency in/with technology applications. The position requires an elevated level of management expertise which focuses on positive communication with staff/team members and outside providers and entities.

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.

This is a highly advanced professional counseling position providing assessment, evaluation intake, treatment planning and documentation addressing the specific treatment needs of patients. This position requires the ability to build professional, empathic and caring and supportive relationships with patients,

while providing efficient and appropriate direct clinical services. The clinician will take immediately action for any care provided to patients that is not safe, not provided timely or not professional. This position may also require providing consultation services to Center and other agency staff. This position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team under the supervision of the Program Director and/or Program Manager.

This is a highly professional position responsible for the clinical and administrative supervision of the team. The work requires knowledge of clinical and supportive services for youths and families, and the ability to coordinate and manage the work of an interdisciplinary team that includes a psychiatrist or ARNP, nurse, therapists, case managers, and therapeutic mentors. The work requires the use of independent judgment and initiative in carrying out day-to-day duties and responsibilities and is performed under the direct supervision of a Vice President position.

This is a grant funded short-term professional position which serves communities impacted by the recent hurricanes. The Community Liaison/Resource Coordinator supports direct service teams in outreach activities for citizens impacted by Hurricane Helene. This will entail an elevated level of communication with community agencies and entities, to ensure the geographic areas are represented and receive information about available resources, inclusive of those impacted by the Helene Storm relief grant. This work is performed with a high degree of independence. The focus of Community Liaison/Resource Coordinator is to identify gaps in care and serve as a cultural broker/liaison between the groups to provide intensive resource linkage for survivors struggling to access disaster relief assistance. The Community Liaison/Resource Coordinator will network with community resources to identify with mechanisms and co-develop long and short-term goals for the community and plan specific actions. The objectives are for the team to meet grant deliverables. The Community Liaison/Resource Coordinator is accountable to ensure that impacted community citizens receive information on services that address the Idalia grant goals. The Community Liaison/Resource Coordinator is the single contact point for all agencies related to outreach and storm recovery activities.

This position is responsible for providing professional support involving duties including grant data collection from the team to prepare grant reports to The Department of Children and Families. with scheduling appointments in electronic health record. The Administrative Assistant is part of a multidisciplinary team serving clients with severe and persistent mental health, or Mental health and substance use issues involved in, at risk, or recidivating into the judicial system. Administrative Assistant functions also include support of the program manager with clerical and organizational tasks.

Serves as liaison between client relations units and functions as a team leader for single person location. 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.

The EMR Specialist is responsible for the daily maintenance, implementation, and support of Meridian’s Health Information Systems, with a primary focus on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform. This role ensures timely resolution of technical issues reported via the IS/IT Helpdesk and other channels, while also supporting routine and ad hoc reporting needs. The position requires a strong understanding of EMR functionality, Meridian’s operational workflows, and software requirements. A working knowledge of HIPAA and HITECH security standards is essential. This role is dynamic and may evolve with changes in technology, organizational priorities, and regulatory requirements. The EMR Specialist is expected to adhere to all Meridian policies and procedures.

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.

This management position oversees case management services to children and adults suffering from Mental Health or Mental Health and Substance Abuse issues. The Manager ensures that the program s/he oversees is adequately and consistently staffed, managed in accordance with professional and contractual, regulatory, legal standards, and center policy/procedures, performing to the level specified for that unit in the annual plan and/or budget. The Manager assists therapists to communicate with psychiatrists/ARNPs, therapists, child welfare and court entities, state hospital, and assisted living facilities to promote integrated care for individuals. The Manager is responsible for team’s case management service delivery, overseeing case manager’s schedules to assure maximum service delivery. Service delivery inclusive of but not limited to assessing, service planning, advocacy, resource finding, and all related required documenting per State and Medicaid rules. Manager also assists in managing referrals, assisting case managers to build caseloads, and participating community planning and related committees and workgroups. The Manager assists the Vice President with program development, grant writing efforts, community liaison activities, and staff training. The Manager works with clinical and support staff to ensure that the goals and objectives of the strategic plan are monitored and attained, quality and volume of services are maintained. The work requires management skills and the use of independent judgment and initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Vice President.

This position is responsible for the oversight of nursing services in all MAT clinics and will be responsible for interviewing, hiring, orientation and supervision of all staff under their direction. Also responsible for following all nursing standards set forth by the nursing board, as well as other accrediting bodies such as the Department of Children and Families, CARF, and the Agency for Healthcare Administration.

The Jail-Based MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) Program Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to the MAT team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to inmates. This role is responsible for scheduling, reporting, processing referral information, and coordinating activities between the jail and Meridian. The assistant will maintain confidentiality and adhere to organizational policies.

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 people in crisis seeking mental health, and/or addictions treatment. In addition, the Director gives input and maintains compliance with 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 provides 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 is participating in the Administrator On-Call rotation (AOC).

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 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.

The Jail-Based MAT Peer Recovery Specialist is a crucial role designed to provide non-clinical assistance, screenings, and recovery supports to individuals within the jail system. This position involves engaging and supporting patients in the jail, providing linkages to resources, and ensuring follow-up post-release. The Peer Recovery Specialist leverages their lived experience to offer practical advice, support, and hope to those in recovery, fostering a sense of empowerment and personal growth.

The Jail-Based MAT Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for distributing and administering medications to individuals within the jail system. This role involves identifying client alterations in health, assessing 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. The RN functions within the interdisciplinary team model to provide a safe, therapeutic environment and support the client in reintegration into the community.

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. 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. 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. This position will work under the supervision of a master’s level practitioner.

The Jail-Based MAT Counselor/Patient Navigator is a highly advanced professional counseling position responsible for providing screening, assessment, treatment, and linkage and referral services to individuals within the jail system and post-release in the community. This role involves using evidence-based, trauma-informed screening and assessment tools, intervention models, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy as part of the treatment regime. The Counselor/Patient Navigator will build professional, empathic, caring, and supportive relationships with patients while providing efficient and appropriate direct clinical services.

The Jail-Based MAT Peer Recovery Specialist is a crucial role designed to provide non-clinical assistance, screenings, and recovery supports to individuals within the jail system. This position involves engaging and supporting patients in the jail, providing linkages to resources, and ensuring follow-up post-release. The Peer Recovery Specialist leverages their lived experience to offer practical advice, support, and hope to those in recovery, fostering a sense of empowerment and personal growth.

The Jail-Based MAT Peer Recovery Specialist is a crucial role designed to provide non-clinical assistance, screenings, and recovery supports to individuals within the jail system. This position involves engaging and supporting patients in the jail, providing linkages to resources, and ensuring follow-up post-release. The Peer Recovery Specialist leverages their lived experience to offer practical advice, support, and hope to those in recovery, fostering a sense of empowerment and personal growth.

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.

The Jail Based Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Grant Program Manager is a highly professional position responsible for providing oversight and leadership of the Jail Based Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Grant Program. This role involves supervising and monitoring program operations, implementation, grant compliance, and reporting. The Program Manager will serve as a program advocate with the Sheriff, in the community, other law enforcement, and key stakeholders. Additionally, the Program Manager will provide specialized, evidence-based training to program staff, law enforcement, first responders, and community stakeholders. The Program Manager must be, at a minimum, a master’s or doctoral level mental health or substance use professional.

Community Action Team (CAT)

This is an advanced professional counseling position providing clinical evaluation, treatment, and consultation services. This position requires the ability to build professional empathetic relationships with clients, while providing efficient and appropriate direct clinical services. 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 position is located in Lake City, Florida

$50,000/year

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.

The position responsible for providing clerical and supportive services to assist in identifying veterans in need of services as well as assisting in helping families obtain and maintain housing and other program needs. The position provides outreach and engagement services throughout our service areas within emergency shelters, homeless shelters, feeding programs, parks, and places frequented by those experiencing homelessness. This position will also perform screenings to determine if veteran families meet eligibility requirements of the SSVF program to include verifications of eligibility and file documentation. In addition to screenings, the specialist will also be responsible for making referrals/service linkage of those individuals and families who need emergency services and/or those families who are not eligible for services. The Outreach Specialist will also be participating in weekly Street Outreach/Tabling activities in areas frequented by individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. By identifying highly vulnerable homeless veterans, the SSVF Outreach Specialist will develop rapport, administer screening tools, coordinate referrals, and assist in facilitating housing solutions into appropriate housing programs. This involves working closely with partner organizations and other government agencies to obtain the necessary documentation for each client. The SSVF Outreach Specialist will be expected to work in the field through street outreach, The staff will be responsible for timely service provision, ensuring adequate and timely documentation and coordination of service. In addition, the position will provide additional services to ensure the program documentation for data reporting purposes. Services will be provided in Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, and Union.

This is an independent professional position performing assessments, service brokerage, and advocacy services for adults with substance abuse or co-occurring disorders at risk of or involved in the legal justice system. The Court Diversion Care Coordinator coordinates the care for consumers, working with other professionals from numerous community organizations, including courts, jail, and other Meridian staff. The work is performed with a high degree of independence. Focus of court diversion care coordinator is to perform assessments and screenings, including identifying gaps in care, co-develop long and short-term goals with patient/member and plan specific action steps in a plan of care to prevent or reduce recidivism. The Court Diversion Coordinator is accountable for ensuring that the persons served receive all the necessary services that address the plan of care goals. The plan of care addresses comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social healthcare coordination needs. Health Home Coordinator performs services telephonically, virtually, courtroom, jail, in office, in community and at persons served residence.

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. 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. 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. This position will work under the supervision of a master’s level practitioner.

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.

This is a highly responsible position in the agency’s Executive Management Team, which is charged with ensuring that care is safe, effective, person-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. S/he is expected to interact with stakeholders, internal and external, and is frequently required to represent Meridian’s executive management team to these stakeholders. In the absence of the President/CEO, and Executive Vice-President, the Senior Vice-President may be designated as the administrator in charge of the agency on a temporary basis. The Senior Vice President is responsible for managing operations of Meridian’s Medical Services including Customer Support, Outpatient Psychiatry, Medication Assisted Treatment, Primary Care and oversight of all internal providers, including the Chief Medical Officer. The Senior Vice-President is responsible for assessing industry trends and local markets to assess opportunities for growth and expansion, resulting in significant increase in opportunities for added revenue and service. The Senior Vice-President works with the CEO, the COO, and the CFO as well as others on the Executive Management Team to develop and implement new services, markets, and other products. The work requires considerable management, financial, and business expertise. The work requires the use of independent judgment and initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities; while under the supervision of the President/CEO, work is primarily done independently.

This is a professional clinical position that reports to the Manager of Diversion & Recovery to provide clinical function as a member of a Co-Responder team consisting of a behavioral health clinician and a sworn officer of the Gainesville Police Department. Majority of time will be spent with Law enforcement as ride along to intervene in community situations or crisis where Mental Health Issues are predominant issue. Assist the client to help prevent arrest or involuntary mental health inpatient stay. This position will include focus on individuals identified as high utilizers of crisis stabilization units, emergency rooms, and the Alachua County Jail. This person must be able to work independently and have the ability to work well with other agencies, such as the courts, jails, and community partners.

This is a professional clinical position that reports to the Manager of Diversion & Recovery to provide clinical function as a member of a Co-Responder team consisting of a behavioral health clinician and a sworn officer of Alachua County Sheriff’s Department. Majority of time will be spent with Law enforcement as ride along to intervene in community situations or crisis where Mental Health Issues are predominant issue. Assist the client to help prevent arrest or involuntary mental health inpatient stay. This position will include focus on individuals identified as high utilizers of crisis stabilization units, emergency rooms, and the Alachua County Jail. This person must be able to work independently and have the ability to work well with other agencies, such as the courts, jails, and community partners.

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. 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. 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. This position will work under the supervision of a master’s level practitioner.

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. 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. 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. This position will work under the supervision of a master’s level practitioner.

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 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. 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. 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. This position will work under the supervision of a master’s level practitioner.

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. 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. 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. This position will work under the supervision of a master’s level practitioner.

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.

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. 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. 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. This position will work under the supervision of a master’s level practitioner.

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. This position will work under the supervision of a master’s level practitioner.

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; Detox Unit – calls for appointments, maintains wait list.

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.

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 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 an independent professional position performing assessments, service brokerage, and advocacy services for adults with substance abuse or co-occurring disorders at risk of or involved in the legal justice system. The Court Diversion Care Coordinator coordinates the care for consumers, working with other professionals from numerous community organizations, including courts, jail, and other Meridian staff. The work is performed with a high degree of independence. Focus of court diversion care coordinator is to perform assessments and screenings, including identifying gaps in care, co-develop long and short-term goals with patient/member and plan specific action steps in a plan of care to prevent or reduce recidivism. The Court Diversion Coordinator is accountable for ensuring that the persons served receive all the necessary services that address the plan of care goals. The plan of care addresses comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social healthcare coordination needs. Health Home Coordinator performs services telephonically, virtually, courtroom, jail, in office, in community and at persons served residence.

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.

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.

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.

This position is responsible for the provision of direct client care and interaction under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Manager 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.

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; Detox Unit – calls for appointments, maintains wait list.

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; Detox Unit – calls for appointments, maintains wait list.

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; Detox Unit – calls for appointments, maintains wait list.

This position is responsible for the provision of direct client care and interaction under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Manager 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.

The Certified Medical Assistant/Customer Service Specialist 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 Statues 458.3485, and Meridian Policy and Procedure. The CMA may also perform clerical, insurance and medical record functions. Serves as liaison between client relations units and functions as a team leader for a particular unit. The work requires 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 with the Center. This position requires heavy public contact. *Occasionally expected to float/travel to other clinics as needed for staffing.

The Medical Assistant Supervisor works closely with the VP, Medical Management to ensure CMA coverage and patient process flow, according to Policy and Procedure, in all outpatient clinics. The CMA Supervisor provides patient care in the community mental health clinic setting under the direct responsibility of a licensed physician. The CMA supervisor is required to perform all duties of the Medical Assistant and functions as the resource person to the Certified Medical Assistants; 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 supervisor also acts as a liaison between management, staff and the individuals we serve. The CMA supervisor may also perform clerical, insurance and medical record functions.

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.

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.

The Purchasing Specialist, reporting to the Program Management Specialist, will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate handling of purchases through the continuing execution of prior approval requirements, appropriate processing of requests, accurate budgetary coding, and consistent compliance with fiscal internal control requirements and best practices. In addition, this position will be responsible for ensuring that all out of catchment/ overnight travel is requested, approved, arranged, and documented in alignment with and support of Meridian policies and procedures. This is professional work that will involve financial recordkeeping. Familiarity with Meridian programs will be vital to the success of this position, as well as strong leadership, digital literacy, and analytical skills.

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 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 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.

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. 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. 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. This position will work under the supervision of a master’s level practitioner.

This is a highly advanced professional counseling position providing assessment, evaluation intake, treatment planning and documentation addressing the specific treatment needs of patients. This position requires the ability to build professional, empathic and caring and supportive relationships with patients,

while providing efficient and appropriate direct clinical services. The clinician will take immediately action for any care provided to patients that is not safe, not provided timely or not professional. This position may also require providing consultation services to Center and other agency staff. This position requires

the ability to work independently and as part of a team under the supervision of the Program Director and/or Program Manager.

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; Detox Unit – calls for appointments, maintains wait list.

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. We us a multidisciplinary approach to treating to those facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders.

The SSVF Housing Navigator will be a member of a multidisciplinary team in the Veteran Services program. This position will provide support to program participants to locate and secure permanent housing, this includes providing home visits and various field-based visits through enhanced housing services. The Housing Navigator will work closely with the HUD-VASH team to support veterans in their housing search and placement process. They will help to ensure that veteran that veterans are connected to the services which will assist in successful housing placement. The Housing Navigator supports the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program’s efforts through landlord engagement, retention, and collaboration with other housing agencies. In this capacity, the Housing Navigator will provide landlord outreach and engagement services to develop a full range of permanent housing opportunities for homeless veterans. The Housing Navigator is the liaison for all landlords and property management personnel and the SSVF program and its clients. This position acts as a housing advocate for Veteran households by negotiating housing options on behalf of Veteran households in enrolled in the SSVF program. The position will support Veteran households in complying with housing rules through various tenant rights education and life skill trainings. Housing Navigator provide targeted customer service and mediation support to participating properties to promote long term tenancy and partnership and will work to find creative solutions to prevent tenant evictions and work to support positive tenant and Landlord resolutions.

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. This Peer position involves working in our MAT clinic with individuals affected by Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). It is common 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. This position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team under the supervision of the program manager.

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. We us a multidisciplinary approach to treating to those facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders.

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. We us a multidisciplinary approach to treating to those facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders.

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. 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. 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. This position will work under the supervision of a master’s level practitioner.

This is a highly advanced professional counseling position providing assessment, evaluation intake, treatment planning and documentation addressing the specific treatment needs of patients. This position requires the ability to build professional, empathic and caring and supportive relationships with patients,

while providing efficient and appropriate direct clinical services. The clinician will take immediately action for any care provided to patients that is not safe, not provided timely or not professional. This position may also require providing consultation services to Center and other agency staff. This position requires

the ability to work independently and as part of a team under the supervision of the Program Director and/or Program Manager.

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This is a very important position, in which 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. This Peer position involves working in our MAT clinic with individuals affected by Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). It is common 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. This position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team under the supervision of the program manager.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.