Clinician - MIST Program

Company: Meridian Behavioral Healthcare
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

****MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE****https://www.mbhci.org/about/join-our-team/Location: MIST Program (Gainesville, FL)Rate Of Pay: Unlicensed $42,840.00 - Licensed $50,000 - $66,300.60- Exempt*Position Summary:*This is a highly responsible position in which the candidate will work as part of a dual diagnosis team of professionals providing both mental health and substance abuse treatment in a residential facility. The candidate must have the knowledge, skill and ability to complete intake, orientation, bio-psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and work with a myriad of personalities while working in a highly structured residential facility. The candidate must also have the ability to present psychosocial educational groups, process groups and individual sessions to adult consumers in pre-contemplation, contemplation and stage one of recovery.*Minimum Qualifications:*Masters degree in psychology, counseling, social work or other human service field from an accredited university. The candidates degree must have prepared him/her for licensure in the State of Florida.Preference is given to candidates with experience counseling substance abuse or dual diagnosed clients.*Essential Duties/Responsibilities:*1. Complete bio-psychosocial assessment of assigned clients within 24 hour of admission.2. Counsel substance abuse and dual diagnosis clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.3. Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.4. Develop individualized client treatment plans within 7 days of admission, based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.5. Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals and objectives described in treatment and care plans.6. Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals in order to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition, and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.7. Intervene as advocate for clients or patients in order to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.*Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:*_Specific competencies required are identified on a department/program specific basis and identified in each employees Competency Checklist. _*What You Will Love!** Work-life balance - Generous PTO accrual for vacation, sick leave and holidays.* Benefits - Several health insurance plan options available including tax sheltered health savings account. Vision, dental, retirement, life insurance, Aflac and Long-Term Disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and accidental death are also available.* Wellness Programs - Employees have an opportunity to earn a monthly discount on their medical plan premiums by participating in the Vitality wellness program.* Compensation & Retirement - Competitive salaries and 403(b) retirement savings program with a gradual increase in company match, reaching up to 8% after 7 years of service.* Growth & Education- Opportunities for growth and career advancement. Tuition reimbursement. Public service loan forgiveness and free clinical supervision.* Perks - Cell phone plan discounts, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance and more!*Bonus structures/Incentives*Our Hiring Process:** We pre-screen your application. If we find that your skills are a match for the position you applied for, we will then send your resume over to the hiring manager to schedule an interview.* If the interview is successful our talent acquisition recruiter from Human Resources Department will reach out to you with a verbal job offer and send over your background check paperwork as well as your follow up & next steps email.* After you have cleared the background screening process our talent acquisition team will then send you an overview with expectations for New Employee Orientation start date.Our team is committed to helping you grow into the best version of yourself you were always meant to be. Thank you for considering joining the Meridian family!*How to apply:*If you are interested in making an impact while positively impacting the community apply below.*Join us in our mission to bring education about mental illnesses and substance use disorders and the treatment of those affected to the world.**'Hope, Recovery, and Wellness are within everyone's reach.'*_*Meridian is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or because they are a protected veteran or other non-merit-based factors.*_Job Type: Full-timePay: $50,872.50 - $71,703.45 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral programMedical Specialty:* Addiction MedicineSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to FridayEducation:* Master's (Required)Experience:* Therapists & Counselors: 1 year (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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