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Meridian Behavioral

Clinician (Starke, FL)

Pay: $24.46/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Starke, FL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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

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Job Description

Clinician (Starke, FL) Meridian Behavioral - 2.8 Starke, FL Job Details Full-time $24.46 an hour 9 days ago Benefits Loan repayment program Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Patient treatment planning Psychosocial assessment Care documentation Clinical case management notes Mid-level Master's degree Substance abuse counseling Working with individuals with mental health conditions Patient progress monitoring Healthcare treatment Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Client progress monitoring in health services social work Group counseling Therapy progress note documentation Group therapy instruction

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Position:

Clinician (Licensed & Unlicensed)

Location:

Starke, 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 our

H.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, and retirement (up to 8% match) Tuition reimbursement & growth opportunities Supportive, mission-driven team culture Ready to Make an Impact? Apply today and help bring hope and healing to our communities. For information on Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com . 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.

Compensation details:

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