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Position Title: TIEH TEAM LEAD 

Location: Gainesville, FL

Pay: $60,000 Annual | 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.

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  About the Role:
  
  The TIEH Team Lead engages homeless persons/at risk of homelessness in community settings through relationship building, screening, referral, and subsequent service linkage to the TIEH team and ancillary services such as psychiatric care, substance abuse treatment, medical /dental care, employment, temporary shelter and longer-term housing.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  The TIEH Team Lead Identifies and engages with stakeholders and community partners

· Conducts outreach to referral sources on the referral process, including homeless shelters

· Identifies and attends targeted community outreach events

· Maintains contact with all staff/agencies providing services for the purpose of monitoring client progress and assessing appropriateness of services.

· Serves as an advocate for the client with a wide variety of community agencies and Center programs. Promotes community program development to meet client needs.

· Responsible for meeting yearly productivity and revenue goals (individual and team).

· Research, develops and maintains a comprehensive list of community resources that includes addresses, phone numbers, and names of contacts for each resource.

· Oversight of team outreach to identify and engage individuals who are eligible for services.

· Performs other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.

· Works with the care team and the client to develop a plan for services with specific goals and objectives, including achieving stable housing.

· Links the client with services and resources identified in the plan.

· Implements and guides TIEH Team to implement best practices serving the population

· Conducts face-to-face visits to monitor progress on treatment and service plans.

· Prepares and maintains client records and ensures quality of documentation of medical records.

· Records every activity engaged on behalf of a client on a daily basis via Progress Notes.

· Performs Peer Reviews and chart audits to ensure quality of care and related compliance

What We're Looking For

Education:
· Master's degree in social work, Marriage and Family, or Mental Health counseling.

· Related work with homeless population or persons experiencing mental health/mental health substance misuse and mental health challenges, and managerial experience challenges preferred.

What You'll Love About Working at Meridian

• Loan Repayment Assistance - Eligible for Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (up to 60% loan repayment)
• Supportive Culture - Collaborative, engaging, and mission-driven workplace
• Work-Life Balance - Generous PTO and holiday benefits
• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
• Wellness & Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
• Retirement Planning - 403(b) plan with up to 8% company match after 7 years
• Professional Growth - Tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunities, and PSLF eligibility
• Additional Perks - Travel reimbursement, phone discounts, 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.