Clinician MAT -CHIEFLAND (REMOTE)

Location: Remote / Chiefland, FL
Schedule: Full-Time
Classification: Exempt

Bring your clinical expertise to Meridian Healthcare while enjoying the flexibility of working remotely.

This remote opportunity is available to qualified candidates who reside outside of Meridian Healthcare's established service area . Candidates who reside within Meridian's service area will follow the standard on-site or local work arrangement for the position.

Remote eligibility will be reviewed during the interview process and is based on the candidate's location, role requirements, and organizational approval.

Compensation

• Unlicensed: $50,872.50 annually
• Licensed: $66,000-$71,000+ annually, based on experience
• Free qualified supervision toward LMFT, LCSW, or LMHC licensure

Make a Meaningful Impact

For more than 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has helped individuals and families navigate mental health and substance use challenges. Join a mission-driven organization where your clinical expertise can help individuals move toward recovery, stability, and lasting well-being.

Why Meridian?

Our work is guided by our H.E.A.R.T. values: Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork. These values shape how we care for our patients, support one another, and strengthen the communities we serve.

About the Role

As a MAT Clinician , you'll provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services to individuals receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use and co-occurring mental health needs.

You'll conduct clinical assessments, provide counseling, develop individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to help each patient achieve meaningful recovery goals.

For qualified candidates residing outside Meridian's service area, this position offers the opportunity to provide these services remotely while remaining connected to a collaborative and supportive clinical team.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive clinical and biopsychosocial assessments to identify treatment needs and support timely care planning.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to individuals receiving MAT services.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans based on clinical assessments, patient history, and collaborative goal setting.
• Monitor patient progress and update treatment plans as clinical needs evolve.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment records, and required reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care and support positive patient outcomes.
• Provide patient advocacy and crisis intervention when needed to address barriers to care and promote safety and well-being.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that supports long-term recovery and wellness.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field.
• Licensed or license-eligible professional preferred, including LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, Psychologist, or equivalent eligible credential .
• Experience working in behavioral health, substance use treatment, MAT, or with co-occurring disorders.
• Strong clinical assessment, counseling, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary care team.
• For remote candidates, comfort providing behavioral health services through telehealth technology and maintaining timely electronic clinical documentation.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Compensation: Salary based on licensure and experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO for vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Retirement Planning: 403(b) retirement plan with company match based on plan eligibility and tenure.
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities.
• Licensure Support: Free qualified supervision toward LMFT, LCSW, or LMHC licensure.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible employment may support participation in PSLF, subject to program requirements.
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and mental health resources.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to helping one another succeed.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Bring your clinical expertise to a team committed to helping individuals build healthier, more hopeful futures.

For information regarding Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and applicable screening requirements, visit the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration's Clearinghouse resources.

Meridian Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.