Location: Gainesville, FL

Compensation & Bonuses:

• Unlicensed: $50,872.50 |Exempt
  

• Licensed: $66K-$71K+ (based on experience)

• Sign-On Bonuses: $3,000-$5,000 after 30 days for select outpatient programs

• Free Qualified Supervision toward LMFT, LCSW, or LMHC licensure

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 a Clinician, you'll play a key role in supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery and wellness. You'll provide evidence-based therapeutic services, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to help clients achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes.

Whether you're a licensed professional or working toward licensure, this is an opportunity to grow your career while making a real impact.

What You Will Do:

• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for assigned clients within 24 hours of admission to identify treatment needs and support timely care planning.
• Provide individual and group counseling services to individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders, helping clients develop coping skills, support recovery goals, and achieve lasting behavioral change.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including client histories, progress notes, treatment records, and all required reports in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Prepare status update reports for the court.
• Provide services in office, jail and community settings, including home visits where indicated.
• Maintain close working relationships with the Meridian care team, State Attorney, Public Defender, Court Services, state hospitals and the Courts
• Offer input and assist in discharge planning for any participant released from custody or in-patient care.
• Incorporate clinical best practice modalities.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree required in counseling/mental health, social work or related field from an accredited college
• Licensed or license-eligible professionals preferred
• Experience in mental health and/or substance abuse treatment with forensics population preferred

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay & Incentives
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Retirement Planning: 403(b) with up to 8% company match after 7 years
• Growth & Development: Tuition reimbursement, career advancement pathways, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources
• Inclusive Culture: Supportive, team-oriented environment with employee events and recognition
• Additional Perks: Cell phone discounts, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more

Make a Difference

Help bring hope and healing to the communities we serve.

Apply today and start your Meridian career

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.