Welcome! Your Meridian Career Starts Here!

Position Title: Manager of Prevention
Location: Gainesville, FL
Salary:  $64,890 Yr. | Exempt

Ready to make a positive impact in someone else's life?

Starting your career journey with Meridian is just the way to do it!

Why Meridian?

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

We want you! We welcome your knowledge, experience, story and expertise!

• Coordinate and schedule department events and staff service locations.
• Provide administrative functions, as well as managing correspondence and activities among the Prevention Department and with other community leaders and stakeholders.
• Monitor staff service delivery and recording of services as required by state regulations, funding sources and grant requirements, and internal agency requirements to ensure Prevention deliverables are being met. Assist and coach staff to meet outcomes and goals as well as financial goals of the program.
• Communicate and report issues with concurrency, productivity, or any other staff issues to supervisor when identified and work with supervisor to develop and implement corrective action.
• Create, maintain, and update databases and spreadsheet files and/or information used to track information and data in the Department.
• Coordinate, maintain, and update Departmental Procedure Manuals, as well as Quality Improvement procedures in the Department, assisting the VP, when necessary.
• Maintain a positive, proactive customer service approach through cooperation and communication within the department and other departments/programs within the organization.
• Develop working relationships with local prevention coalitions and community groups, and coordinate Meridian participation in relevant special events and community meetings as needed. This may require evenings and weekend hours.
• Exhibit the skill set to be trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) as a certified instructor to provide community-based training each month (between 1 to 4 training courses).
• Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, and other various reports from program data for each of the Prevention Grants and funding sources. The Director is responsible for ensuring that data is collected and reported per grant or contract requirements.
• Protects department and agency resources, including worktime. Ensures that staff travel, training, and supplies are charged to the department only when appropriate and in a manner that makes the most effective use of limited resources.
• Respond promptly to calls, texts, and emails to ensure all involved (staff, supervisor, internal/external agencies) are kept up to date.
• Assist the Vice President with program development. This includes participation in grant development for new sources of funding and identifying best practices to enhance and expand prevention services.
• Maintain professional working relationships with managing entities and the Department of Children and Family as well as other relevant agencies.
• Seek opportunities from private and public entities regarding provision of Prevention and prevention related activities.
• Perform other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.
• Maintain awareness and use of appropriate discretion at all times.

Who are we looking for?

Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work or related human service field with at least 2 years of progressively responsible administrative and management experience. Prefer a master's degree with at least 3 years of prevention experience. Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) credential through The Florida Certification Board is a plus.

What You Will Love!

• Friendly, flexible and lively work environment- To all Meridian employees we offer free activities including Zumba and Yoga. We also believe in companywide celebrations and blood drives. Our employee engagement committee is always coming up with other fun activities for all.
• Work-life balance - Generous PTO accrual for vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Benefits - Several health insurance plan options available including tax sheltered health savings account. Vision, dental, retirement, life insurance, and accidental death are also available.
• Wellness Programs - Employees have an opportunity to earn a monthly discount on their medical plan premiums by participating in the Vitality wellness program, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Compensation & Retirement - Competitive salaries and 403(b) retirement savings with company match up to 8%.
• Growth & Education- Opportunities for growth and career advancement. Tuition reimbursement. Public service loan forgiveness and free clinical supervision.
• Perks - Cell phone plan discounts, travel reimbursement and gym membership discount programs, LegalShield, pet insurance and more!
  

Our Hiring Process:

• We pre-screen your application. If we find that your skills are a match for the position you applied for we will then send your resume over to the hiring manager to schedule an interview.
• If the interview is successful, our talent acquisition recruiter from Human Resources Department will reach out to you with a verbal job offer and send over your background check paperwork as well as your follow up & next steps email.
• After you have cleared the background screening process our talent acquisition team will then send you an overview with expectations for New Employee Orientation start date.
• Our team is committed to helping you grow into the best version of yourself you were always meant to be. Thank you for considering joining the Meridian family!

How to apply:

If you are interested in making an impact while positively impacting the community apply below.

Simply apply through this website or visit us directly at https://meridian.e3applicants.com/careers/

Join us in our mission to bring education about mental illnesses and substance use disorders and the treatment of those affected to the world.

"Hope, Recovery, and Wellness are within everyone's reach."

Meridian is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or because they are a protected veteran or other non-merit based factors.