Crisis Counselor (ARC)

Position Title : Crisis Counselor - Red Cross - This position is grant-sponsored and benefit-eligible, with a fixed term anticipated to conclude September 30, 2026, upon the expiration of the grant.

Location : Baker, Bradford, Union, Alachua, Columbia, Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist, Putnam, Suwanee, Hamilton and LaFayette Counties.

Salary : $20.40 | Hr| Non - Exempt

Why Choose Meridian?

For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has been a trusted provider of compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. With service centers across 13 counties in North Central Florida, we are committed to transforming lives and communities from the inside out.

We live by our core values : Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.) . If these resonate with you, we invite you to become part of our dedicated and mission-driven team.

About the Role

As the Crisis Counselor - Red Cross , you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational excellence and strategic direction of Meridian. You will :

• Prepares and maintains activity records and ensures quality of documentation for grant reporting.
• Records every activity performed by the direct service team.
• Table Outreach and Recovery Specialist events.
• Provides feedback to Team Lead on presenting needs of the community.
• Assist in providing services outlined in the community Outreach and Recovery Plan of Action to help meet grant deliverables.
• Maintain contact with all staff / agencies providing services to monitor clients' progress and assess appropriateness of services.
• Serves as a resource to citizens and other community agencies.
• Attend community meetings as part of ongoing outreach and recovery efforts of the storm.
• Researches, develops, and maintains a comprehensive list of community resources that includes addresses, phone numbers, and names of contacts for each resource.
• Performs other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.

What We're Looking For

What You'll Love About Working at Meridian

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and help us bring hope and healing to our communities.

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

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