Clinician -MAT

Meridian Healthcare; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment eligibility

Generous PTO

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Join Meridian Healthcare as a Clinician (MAT) in Lake City, FL, where you'll make a meaningful impact by helping individuals overcome substance use and mental health challenges. You'll conduct clinical assessments and provide counseling while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care and support patient recovery.

Meridian values Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork, offering generous benefits including health insurance, PTO, and student loan repayment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field required.
• Licensed or license-eligible candidates preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health or substance use settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling for MAT patients.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for patient recovery.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Counseling

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a behavioral health field

License (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, Psychologist)

Job description

Join Our Mission: Your Meridian Career Starts Here!

Position:

Clinician (MAT)

Location:

Lake City, FL

Make a meaningful impact with Meridian Healthcare - helping individuals overcome substance use and mental health challenges for over 50 years.

Why Meridian?

Guided by our H.E.A.R.T. values - Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork, we're committed to transforming lives while supporting our team's growth and well-being.

What You'll Do

• Conduct clinical assessments, intakes, and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling for MAT patients
• Monitor progress, ensure quality care, and maintain accurate documentation
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and safety

Compensation

• Unlicensed: $50,872.50 (+ $5,000 community-based additive)
• Licensed: $66K-$71K+ (based on experience)

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field
• Licensed or license-eligible (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, Psychologist) preferred
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use, or MAT settings

Perks & Benefits

• Student loan repayment eligibility
• Generous PTO & work-life balance
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement (up to 8% match)
• Tuition reimbursement & career advancement
• EAP, wellness programs, and pet insurance

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.