Care Coordinator - Court Diversion - Gainesville

Full-Time | Gainesville, FL | $20.60/hour | Non-Exempt

Meridian has provided compassionate mental health and substance use services for more than 50 years, helping individuals and communities across North Central Florida build healthier futures.

Are you passionate about helping people find their way forward during some of life's most challenging moments?

As a Care Coordinator with Meridian's Court Diversion program
, you'll have the opportunity to be an advocate, a resource, and a source of support for individuals navigating both behavioral health needs and the criminal justice system. You'll work directly with clients to understand their needs, connect them with treatment and community resources, and help remove barriers that may stand in the way of their recovery and success.

Whether you're meeting with a client, collaborating with a treatment provider, attending court, coordinating with community partners, or helping someone access the resources they need, your work will help create pathways toward stability, recovery, and a healthier future.

• Competitive pay: $20.60/hour
• Generous PTO for vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued education and career growth
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture
• Additional employee discounts and perks, including cell phone discounts, travel reimbursement, Legal Shield, pet insurance, and more
• The opportunity to build meaningful experience in behavioral health, community-based care, and the court diversion system

As a Care Coordinator, Court Diversion
, you'll work closely with clients, families, treatment providers, community agencies, and members of the legal system to coordinate services and help individuals successfully navigate their care.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Complete comprehensive assessments to identify each client's individual strengths, challenges, and service needs.
• Work collaboratively with clients to develop a Plan of Care with meaningful goals and objectives that support their individual needs and recovery.
• Connect clients and their families with treatment, support services, and community resources identified in their Plan of Care.
• Maintain communication with providers, agencies, and other members of the client's support network to monitor progress and ensure services continue to meet their needs.
• Advocate on behalf of clients with community agencies, legal entities, court representatives, and Meridian programs.
• Conduct face-to-face visits to monitor client progress and provide support in a variety of settings, including clients' homes, courtrooms, jails, residential programs, and inpatient psychiatric facilities.
• Collaborate with court personnel, jail staff, public defenders, State Attorney representatives, treatment providers, and other community partners.
• Maintain accurate and timely client records, progress notes, and required documentation.
• Document services and activities provided on behalf of clients in accordance with program and organizational requirements.
• Research, develop, and maintain knowledge of community resources available to support clients and their families.
• Help clients navigate barriers to services while promoting engagement, independence, stability, and recovery.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the goals of the Court Diversion program and the individuals we serve.