Welcome! Your Meridian Career Starts Here!

Position Title: SVP-Chief of Human Resource Officer

Location: Gainesville,

Salary: Competitive Salary | Exempt (based on experience)

Ready to make a positive impact on 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 us 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!

• Reports to the President of Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.
• Active member of the Executive and Senior Management Teams.
• Works directly with Board of Directors, providing reports on performance, recommendations regarding policy, and information for Board to evaluate programs, performance, proposed initiatives.
• Works with SMC and independently to provide leadership in the area of performance improvement by developing QI initiatives, troubleshooting, and coordination of Center operations.
• Directly reporting subordinates may include Vice President(s), Director(s), Manager(s), Clinical, Administrative staff.

Who are we looking for? (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor's required Masters preferred.

Five years progressively higher-level management experience.

Minimum 5 years' experience in area managed in a medium to large scale medical or behavioral health environment.

Awareness and sensitivity to the operational needs, costs and environmental needs of a behavioral health facility.

Interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to negotiate effectively with managements, contractors, funding sources, and consumers. 

What You Will Love!

• Friendly, flexible and lively work environment- To all Meridian employees we offer free activities including Zumba. 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, accidental death, Aflac and Long-Term Disability insurance are also available. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs - Employees have an opportunity to earn a monthly discount on their medical plan premiums by participating in the Vitality wellness program.
• Compensation and Retirement - Competitive salaries and 403(b) retirement savings program with a gradual increase in company match, reaching up to 8% after 7 years of service.
• 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 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.