What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Enforcement Clinical Specialist - Gainesville Police Department (GPD) position at Meridian Behavioral?
Law Enforcement Clinical Specialist - Gainesville Police Department (GPD)
Welcome! Your Meridian Career Starts Here!
Position Title : Law Enforcement Clinical Specialist - Gainesville Police Department (GPD)
Location : Gainesville, FL
Unlicensed : $54,875.00 ( $2,000 additive for acuity-based services)
Licensed : $64,890 (0-3 years), $67,053 (3-6 years), $70,297.50 (6 years) ( $2,000 additive for acuity-based services)
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!
- Provide treatment services pre re-arrest thereby increasing public safety, decreasing incarceration cost.
- Identify and provide assessment of individuals in target population.
- Understand the Sequential Intercept Model.
- Share information and coordinate transition to later intercept points.
- Compliance with law enforcement 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, key elements of the ACT model, including pre-arrest intervention, jail in-reach, community outreach, intensive case management, and mental health and co-occurring substance abuse treatment.
- Provide practical, real-world support in coping with life's day-to-day demands through teaching, modeling, and coaching approaches to rehabilitation.
- Provide services pre re-arrest thereby increasing public safety, decreasing incarceration cost.
Who are we looking for?
Law Enforcement Forensic Specialist Master's degree required in psychology, counseling / mental health, social work or related field. Preference will be given to individuals that have 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.
Driver Requirement
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. Drivers over 65 years old must provide a current doctor's note stating they have no driving limitations.
What You Will Love!
Our Hiring Process :
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.
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. Learn More
Salary : $70,298
