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Position Title: CCBHC-SOAR Specialist
Department: CCBHC
Reports to: Program Director
Salary: $23.86/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 CCBHC-SOAR Specialist you will play a pivotal role by completing applications for benefits for those clients who are uninsured and meet qualifications to obtain these benefits. The SOAR Specialist will broker services and provide advocacy services for adults with SMI and other mental health issues, substance use or co-occurring disorders, including opioid disorder client in Meridian's CCBHC. The SOAR Specialist will coordinate the care for consumers, and work with other professionals, including Primary Care Clinic, and other healthcare, community organizations, as well as with Meridian staff to assist clients with obtaining benefits.

You will:

• Perform clinical assessments to determine diagnosis, level of care, and treatment plan in coordination with the Team.

• Provide therapy services to assigned clients and/or family members in accordance with Center guidelines and procedures, and best practice standards for profession.

• Follow the appropriate evidence-based model as provided.

• Provide crisis intervention services for clients as needed.

• Conduct face-to-face visits with clients in their home or in the community to monitor progress.

• Have availability between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm daily.

• Travel to the home of clients or community settings.

• Provide on-call duties as needed.

What We're Looking For

• BA/BS from an accredited university with major course work in the areas of health related/ psychology/social work areas with at least 1-year experience working with SSI/SSDI and other insurance plans.

• Must possess a valid Class D driver's license and have acceptable driving record.

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.

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.