Recovery Specialist (Lake City)

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 committed to transforming lives and communities from the inside out. We live by our core values: Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.).

About The Role

As a Recovery Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational excellence and strategic direction of Meridian. You will:

• Assist the treatment team in providing direct client care.
• Aid in ensuring an orderly, safe and therapeutic environment by maintaining a therapeutic relationship with persons served and treat them with dignity and respect at all times.
• Monitor persons served to help maintain a safe, clean environment and set standards for milieu monitoring through the performance of these tasks.
• Observe, report and document client interaction among peers, staff and the community as it relates to clients' individual recovery goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred and 2 years' experience in a human service field required.
• College education in human service field may be substituted for experience.
• Personal recovery of at least 2 years may be substituted for work experience.
• Preference is given to candidates with work experience in substance abuse.
• Current Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record while meeting company insurance requirements required.

Benefits

• Generous PTO for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Multiple health insurance options, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% company match after 7 years.
• Tuition reimbursement and career advancement pathways.
• Eligibility for public service loan forgiveness.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, and pet insurance.

Pay

$16.32 per hour (non-exempt).