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Position Title: Program Manager

Department: Children's Outpatient

Location: Gainesville, FL

Salary Range: $78,183 - 83,538.00 Annually (years licensed experience)| 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 a Children's Outpatient Manager you will:

• Supervise and support clinicians to ensure high-quality, best-practice clinical care.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary staff-including psychiatrists, APRNs, and care coordinators-to support coordinated treatment for each child.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel at assigned school sites.
• Actively participate in school-related committees, meetings, and workgroups to strengthen collaborative partnerships.
• Ensure services align with organizational standards and meet program goals.

1. Direct the day-to-day clinical operations of the team.

2. Hire, train, and supervise program staff, including completing performance reviews.

3. Manage school-based services in assigned counties.

4. Implement technology-based modality enhancement.

5. Oversee use of best practices, including artificial intelligence in treatment program documentation

6. Complete required reports.

7. Facilitate staff team meetings.

8. Involvement with academic institutions with intern and practicum placements.

9. Coordinate admission wit Meridian's Access/Central Intake department and schools.

10. Provide clinical supervision to team members.

11. Provide direct clinical services as needed.

12. Ensure provision of services that are welcoming, family-centered, developmentally appropriate and evidence-based.

13. Review and monitor documentation for timeliness and quality.

14. Ensure program staff meets required client impact service hours.

Supervision
This position operates under the direct supervision of a Vice President.

What We're Looking For

Active Florida license (Psychologist, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT). Requires minimum 3 years related managerial experience in mental health, substance abuse and or health related field

Driver Requirement:

Must have a current Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record while meeting company insurance requirements.

What You'll Love About Working at Meridian

• Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program- 60% of qualifying educational loan balance. Two years full-time in an eligible facility.
• 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.