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Position Title: Coordinator - Central Intake | Gainesville
Location: Gainesville, FL
Salary: $16.55 | 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 Coordinator-Central Intake, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational excellence and strategic direction of Meridian. You will:

• Communicates effectively and professionally with the immediate supervisor, both verbally and in writing, on an ongoing basis.
• Ensures all walk-in clients are assessed for immediate needs and triaged appropriately.
• Clearly communicates expected wait times to clients when delays exceed one hour.
• Maintains regular contact with all Meridian offices regarding clients seeking biopsychosocial evaluations through the Centralized Intake channel.
• Serves as a liaison between walk-in clients and clinical staff to support timely and coordinated care.
• Works independently for the majority of the workday while maintaining accountability for assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains a standard 40-hour workweek and obtains prior approval before working additional hours.
• Schedules and submits PTO requests in a timely manner to ensure adequate program coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support program and departmental goals and objectives.

What We're Looking For

• 2 years working directly with community intake processes, working a front-line high-pressure role.
• This may include experience in working in an office setting, scheduling, working on an electronic medical records (EMR) program, medical scheduling.
• High school diploma or GED Equivalent

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.

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.