Crisis Counselor; ARC

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Position Title: Crisis Counselor

Location: Baker, Bradford, Union, Alachua, Columbia, Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist, Putnam, Suwannee, Hamilton, and Lafayette Counties

Pay: $20.40 per hour | 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 a Crisis Counselor
, you will play a vital role in supporting communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This position focuses on outreach, engagement, and resource connection to help individuals access medical, behavioral, and social services during recovery efforts.

• Maintain accurate activity records for grant reporting and quality assurance.
• Document all outreach and service activities performed by the direct service team.
• Participate in community outreach events and provide feedback on emerging needs.
• Assist in implementing the Outreach and Recovery Plan to meet grant deliverables.
• Coordinate with staff and agencies to monitor client progress and ensure service appropriateness.
• Serve as a resource for citizens and community organizations.
• Attend community meetings to support ongoing recovery efforts.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive list of community resources with contact details.
• Perform other duties as needed to achieve program and departmental objectives.

What We're Looking For:

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent (additional experience may substitute).

Experience: At least 1 year of direct community engagement in social services, outreach, case management, or similar roles.

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, Legal Shield, 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.