Clinician (Lake City, FL)

Meridian Healthcare; Live Oak (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment opportunities

Generous PTO & strong work-life

Health, dental, vision, and retirement

Tuition reimbursement & career growth

Wellness programs, pet insurance

Job summary

Meridian Healthcare in Live Oak, FL is seeking behavioral health professionals to provide individual and group counseling for mental health and substance use recovery in a caring, team-oriented setting.

We offer a Master’s degree in behavioral health, licensure support, competitive pay: unlicensed $24.46/hr plus $5,000 community-based additive or licensed $66K–$71K+; sign-on $3,000–$5,000 after 30 days; plus supervision toward LMFT/LCSW/LMHC licensure and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health.
• Licensed or license-eligible professionals preferred.
• Experience with mental health, substance use, or dual diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for mental health and substance use recovery.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor progress and maintain clinical documentation.
• Support clients across early stages of recovery in a structured setting.

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health

Job description

Join Our Mission: Your Meridian Career Starts Here!

Location: Live Oak, FL

Make a meaningful impact with Meridian Healthcare—serving North Central Florida communities for over 50 years through compassionate mental health and substance use care.

Why Meridian?

We live our H.E.A.R.T. values—Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork—and are committed to helping both our clients and our employees thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual and group counseling for mental health and substance use recovery
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans
• Monitor progress and maintain clinical documentation
• Support clients across early stages of recovery in a structured setting

Compensation & Bonuses

• Unlicensed: $24.46/hr (+ $5,000 community-based additive)
• Licensed: $66K–$71K+ (based on experience)
• Sign-On Bonuses: $3,000–$5,000 after 30 days for select outpatient programs
• Free Qualified Supervision toward LMFT, LCSW, or LMHC licensure

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field
• Licensed or license-eligible professionals preferred
• Experience with mental health, substance use, or dual diagnosis

Perks & Benefits

• Student loan repayment opportunities
• Generous PTO & strong work-life balance
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement (up to 8% match)
• Tuition reimbursement & career growth opportunities
• Wellness programs, pet insurance, and a supportive team culture

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.