Program Manager

*$3,000 after 30 days of employment for select programs, inquire within!* *Welcome! Your Meridian Career Starts Here!* *Position Title: FACT Manager* *Location: Ocala, FL and Lake City, FL* *Salary: $73,000 - $78,000* *Starting your career journey with Meridian is just the way to do it!* *Why Meridian?* Meridian Behavioral Health is a private, non-profit organization with roots in the mental health community since the 1960's.
Since that time, we've expanded to 13 counties in North Central Florida.
We use a multidisciplinary approach to treating to those facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders.
We want you! We welcome your knowledge, experience, story and expertise! Duties/Responsibilities: Outreach activities to promote home Health and engage insurance clients to opt into FACT-lite team model service.
Complete assessments and screenings with members to provide feedback and insight into how to improve behavioral health and medical related behaviors (under consult from nurse, physician, APRN assessing the total needs of the client).
Develop Plan of Care to include linkage for the client and family with services and identified resources.
Links client to primary care, behavioral health, health specialty services and community/peer social supports and other natural supports.
Organize and facilitate access to, and monitoring of progress toward goals in the Plan of care to manage chronic mental health or co-occurring conditions for health and wellness though face to face and collateral contacts with the member, family, caregivers, physical care, and other providers.
*Who are we looking for?* Position Requirements/Preferences: Master's degree from an accredited university with major course work in the areas of health related/psychology/social work areas.
Three years' experience in Mental health managerial positions strongly preferred.
Five years working with individuals dealing with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness and or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Active LCSW, LMFT or LMHC license in State of Florida require.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and have acceptable driving record.
*Maintains Driver Requirements:* Must have a current Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record while meeting company insurance requirements.
Staff must use Center Vehicle when available.
Use of personal vehicle for Meridian business approved only if attempt to secure Center vehicle is made.
In order to qualify as a Center Driver, the candidate must at least 21 years of age and have an active Florida Driver's license.
Motor Vehicle Record will be reviewed for eligibility.
No more than 3 moving violations and/or accidents within the past 3 years and no major violations during the past 5 years.
*What You Will Love!* · Friendly, flexible and lively work environment - To all Meridian employees we offer free activities like Zumba classes! We also believe in companywide celebrations and blood drives.
Our employee engagement committee is always coming up with other fun activities for all.
· Work-life balance - Generous PTO accrual for vacation, sick leave and holidays.
· Benefits - Several health insurance plan options available including tax sheltered health savings account.
Vision, dental, retirement, life insurance, Aflac and Long-Term Disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and accidental death are also available.
· Wellness Programs - Employees have an opportunity to earn a monthly discount on their medical plan premiums by participating in the Vitality wellness program.
· Compensation & Retirement - Competitive salaries and 403(b) retirement savings program with a gradual increase in company match, reaching up to 8% after 7 years of service.
· Growth & Education- Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public service loan forgiveness and free clinical supervision.
· Perks - Cell phone plan discounts, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance and more! · Bonus structures/Incentives *Our Hiring Process:* · We pre-screen your application.
If we find that your skills are a match for the position you applied for, we will then send your resume over to the hiring manager to schedule an interview.
· If the interview is successful our talent acquisition recruiter from Human Resources Department will reach out to you with a verbal job offer and send over your background check paperwork as well as your follow up & next steps email.
· After you have cleared the background screening process our talent acquisition team will then send you an overview with expectations for New Employee Orientation start date.
Our team is committed to helping you grow into the best version of yourself you were always meant to be.
Thank you for considering joining the Meridian family! *How to apply:* If you are interested in making an impact while positively impacting the community apply below.
Simply apply through this website or visit us directly at https://meridian.
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com/careers/ Join us in our mission to bring education about mental illnesses and substance use disorders and the treatment of those affected to the world.
"Hope, Recovery, and Wellness are within everyone's reach.
" _*Meridian is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We are fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or because they are a protected veteran or other non-merit-based factors.
*_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $73,000.
00 - $78,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person Ability to commute/relocate: * Ocala, FL 34471: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: * Master's (Required) Experience: * Management: 3 years (Preferred) * Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) * Social Work License (Required) Work Location: In person