Paramedicine Clinical Specialist

Position Title: Paramedicine Clinical Specialist

Department: Diversion and Recovery

Location: Gainesville, FL

Reports to: Manager, Diversion and Recovery

Salary Range: $58,012.50(unlicensed), up to 73,742.94 (licensed) | Exempt

Revised Date: 10/16/2024

Why Meridian?

Meridian Healthcare treats patients who struggle with mental health and substance use disorders. Our team of Meridians has been treating these conditions with humanity and compassion for more than 50 years. We have patient service centers conveniently located in 13 counties throughout North Central Florida.

Do you believe in hope, empathy, accountability, resilience, and teamwork [H.E.A.R.T.]? Join our community of compassionate Meridians, today!

We want you! We welcome your knowledge, experience, story and expertise! Here's what you will do.

Minimum Qualifications:

Paramedicine clinical specialist Master's degree required in psychology, counseling/mental health, social work or related field. Preference will be given to individuals that have Florida Board of Health licensure in Marriage and Family(LMFT), Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) or Social Work(LCSW) and or at least two years of their experience or training in the following areas: identification and stabilization for individuals in crisis; and experience with serious mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring disorders.

What You Will Love!

• Friendly, flexible and lively work environment - We 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 - United Healthcare Rewards - Earn up to $300, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• 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!

Driver Requirement:

Must have a current Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record while meeting company insurance requirements

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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide treatment services pre re-arrest/pre inpatient admit/pre-emergency room

• Provide outreach and screening for referrals to individuals in target population.

• Understand the Sequential Intercept Model.

• Share information and coordinate transition to later intercept points.

• Compliance with community paramedicine process, legal process, and model philosophy.

• Documentation management and data collection of outreach services in compliance with contract, license, or accreditation requirements.

• Incorporate motivational interviewing and recovery-oriented engagement strategies, to those at risk of or dealing with mental health and co-occurring substance use issues.

• Provide services to reduce services/resources of higher intensity

• Deploy with the on-call CRP Team when emergent needs arise from community partners

• Facilitate care coordination and any needed follow-ups from patient visits and interactions (Fridays if possible).

• Provides direct service through mobile response to identify, prioritize, and resolve social issues including unmet needs in order to reduce repeat 911 use, decrease hospital readmission, and increase patient quality of life.

• Ensures the proper tracking of data and statistical information related to the program.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Specific competencies required are identified on a department/program specific basis and identified in each employee's Competency Checklist. The following are general and apply to all positions with this title.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demand:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will be regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work environment is usually moderately noisy. None (Not Required) Less than 1/3 (Occasionally Required) 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently Required) More than 2/3 (Regularly Required)

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!

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  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.e3applicants.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.

• We transform communities from the inside out.
  

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.