Clinician Unit Counselor | Lake City

About the role

Join Our Mission: Your Meridian Career Starts Here! Welcome! Your Meridian career starts here. Position Title: Clinician Unit Counselor. Location: Lake City, FL. 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. 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.

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

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Experience: Experience in an inpatient setting preferred.

Qualifications

Qualified supervision toward state licensure (LMFT, LCSW, LMHC) is provided by Meridian.

Working knowledge of the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) preferred.

Skills

Strong documentation and computer skills.

Ability to type at least 27 WPM and score 65% or higher on the general prescreen assessment.

Benefits

• Loan Repayment Support: Eligible for Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (up to 60% of qualifying loan balance)
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and mental health resources
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with up to 8% company match after 7 years
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunities, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Perks: Discounts on cell phone plans, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more
• Culture: A collaborative, engaging workplace with team celebrations and recognition events

Pay

Pay Rate: $25.49/hour