Jail Based MAT Peer Specialist - Starke in Starke, Florida at Meridian Behavioral

Make Recovery Possible

Jail-Based MAT Peer Recovery Specialist
Starke, FL

Salary: $16.32/hour

At Meridian Healthcare, we believe recovery starts with connection-and lived experience can change lives. Join our team and support individuals in the justice system as they take meaningful steps toward healing, stability, and a stronger future.

What You'll Do:

• Provide non-clinical support, screenings, and recovery coaching in a jail setting
• Engage individuals and connect them to resources before and after release
• Promote self-advocacy, peer support, and long-term recovery
• Serve as a mentor through shared lived experience

What You'll Bring:

• Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (or ability to obtain within 13 months)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of lived recovery experience
• Valid Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record

Why Meridian?
Join a mission-driven organization with over 50 years of impact, offering strong benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Be the reason someone finds hope and a path forward.

Apply today and help transform lives from the inside out.

For information on Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

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.