PRN Discharge Planner | Gainesville Job at Meridian Behavioral, Gainesville, FL

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  • Meridian Behavioral
  • Gainesville, FL

Job Description


Welcome! Your Meridian Career Starts Here

Position Title: Discharge Planner
Locations:
Gainesville, FL
Pay Rate: $19.82/hour | Non-Exempt

Ready to Make a Positive Impact?

Starting your career journey with Meridian is just the way to do it!

Why Meridian?

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare is a private, non-profit organization with roots in the mental health community since the 1960s. Over the years, we have expanded our reach to 13 counties across North Central Florida.

We take a multidisciplinary approach to treating individuals facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders-because we believe in holistic, compassionate care.

At Meridian, we value your knowledge, experience, story, and passion. We want you on our team!

What You'll Do

As a Discharge Planner, you will play a key role in supporting patient care and recovery by:

  • Establishing and maintaining a welcoming, therapeutic relationship with clients
  • Collaborating with physicians, nurses, emergency screeners, counselors, and other staff to ensure high-quality patient care
  • Coordinating discharge planning and follow-up care to reduce readmissions
  • Conducting family meetings and gathering collateral information to support treatment and discharge plans
  • Actively participating in daily treatment team meetings to assess client progress and outcomes
  • Leading psycho-educational groups and therapeutic activities as directed
  • Assisting in client safety interventions, including participation in restraints when necessary
  • Supporting program and departmental goals through additional duties as assigned

Who We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Prior experience in discharge planning or case management preferred (especially in behavioral healthcare settings)

What You'll Love About Working at Meridian

  • Vibrant Culture: Friendly, flexible, and engaging work environment with regular celebrations and wellness events.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health insurance options, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and more.
  • Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources.
  • Retirement & Compensation: Competitive salary and a 403(b)-retirement plan with up to 8% company match after 7 years.
  • Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement, career advancement pathways, and eligibility for public service loan forgiveness.
  • Perks: Discounts on cell phone plans, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more.

Ready to Make an Impact?

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

Apply Now:

For information on Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements, visit .

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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Job Tags

Relief, Flexible hours

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