Jail Based MAT Peer Specialist - Starke

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Strong benefits

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. in Starke, FL is seeking a Jail-Based MAT Peer Recovery Specialist. This role involves providing non-clinical support and recovery coaching within a jail setting, engaging individuals in their recovery journey.

Qualified candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED, be a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist, and have a minimum of 2 years lived recovery experience. Join a mission-driven organization committed to diverse and inclusive workplace values.

Qualifications

• Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (or ability to obtain within 13 months).
• Minimum 2 years of lived recovery experience.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical support, screenings, and recovery coaching in a jail setting.
• Engage individuals and connect them to resources before and after release.
• Promote self-advocacy, peer support, and long-term recovery.
• Serve as a mentor through shared lived experience.

Skills

Peer support

Non-clinical support

Engagement and connection to resources

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Jail-Based MAT Peer Recovery Specialist Starke, FL

Salary: $16.32/hour

At Meridian Healthcare, we believe recovery starts with connection—and lived experience can change lives. Join our team and support individuals in the justice system as they take meaningful steps toward healing, stability, and a stronger future.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide non-clinical support, screenings, and recovery coaching in a jail setting
• Engage individuals and connect them to resources before and after release
• Promote self-advocacy, peer support, and long-term recovery
• Serve as a mentor through shared lived experience

What You’ll Bring:

• Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (or ability to obtain within 13 months)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of lived recovery experience
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Why Meridian?

Join a mission-driven organization with over 50 years of impact, offering strong benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

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.