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Clinician Unit Counselor
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Meridian
Gainesville, FL (In Person)
$53,019 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Clinician Unit Counselor |
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Your Meridian Career Starts Here! Welcome! Your Meridian career starts here.Position Title:
Clinician Unit Counselor Location:
Lake City, FL Pay Rate:
$25.49/hour Qualified supervision toward state licensure (LMFT, LCSW, LMHC) is provided by Meridian. 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 dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities. We live by our core values—Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.). If these values resonate with you, we invite you to join our mission-driven team. We want you! We welcome your knowledge, experience, and passion to make a difference. About the Role As a Clinician Unit Counselor, you will play a vital role in supporting clients on their journey toward recovery and stability by delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a welcoming, supportive, and therapeutic relationship with clients and their families
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care in the least restrictive environment
- Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions
- Provide psychoeducation to clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and coping strategies
- Coordinate and/or conduct follow-up appointments after discharge
- Deliver care based on individualized treatment plans, ongoing assessments, and client progress What We're Looking For
- Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution
- Experience in an inpatient setting preferred
- Working knowledge of the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) preferred
- Strong documentation and computer skills
- Ability to type at least 27 WPM and score 65% or higher on the general prescreen assessment What You'll Love About Working at Meridian