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Meridian
Clinician (Chiefland, FL)
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$33,519 / year median in Florida
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Clinician (Chiefland, FL)
Join Our Mission:
Your Meridian Career Starts Here!Position:
Clinician (Licensed & Unlicensed)Location:
Chiefland, FL Make a meaningful impact with Meridian Healthcare—serving North Central Florida communities for over 50 years through compassionate mental health and substance use care. Why Meridian? We live ourH.E.A.R.T.
values—Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork—and are committed to helping both our clients and our employees thrive. What You'll Do- Provide individual and group counseling for mental health and substance use recovery
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans
- Monitor progress and maintain clinical documentation
- Support clients across early stages of recovery in a structured setting Compensation & Bonuses
Unlicensed:
$24.46/hr (+ $5,000 community-based additive)Licensed:
$66K-$71K+ (based on experience)Sign-On Bonuses:
$3,000-$5,000 after 30 days for select outpatient programs- Free Qualified Supervision toward LMFT, LCSW, or LMHC licensure What We're Looking For
- Master's degree in a behavioral health field
- Licensed or license-eligible professionals preferred
- Experience with mental health, substance use, or dual diagnosis Perks & Benefits
- Student loan repayment opportunities
- Generous PTO & strong work-life balance
- Health, dental, vision, Pet and retirement (up to 8% match)
- Tuition reimbursement & growth opportunities
- Supportive, mission-driven team culture Ready to Make an Impact?