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Meridian - hs

I have seen the company grow over the past few years, and bottom line, I have felt most comfortable and prideful when working at Meridian than any other job I have held. Meridian is always welcoming growth internally, I myself have worked for a few different departments over the last few years and have finally found the right spot. It took a while to figure out which supervisors/managers could be trusted or collaborated with when it comes to concerns or ideas. The company hierarchy has changed multiple times while I have been with the company but seems to be going in the right directions. Working in SUD treatment/mental health is not for the light of heart. Ask the right questions pre-employment to get clarity, I can assure you that even then you will not be prepared for actually working with clients if you have not done so before. Give it a chance, even if it seems chaotic at first - if you have passion for the work being done it makes it a bit easier. Come in open minded and willing to learn and adapt. I am very thankful to have a place with the MHS family and to see how much more it will grow and impact our communities in the future. 

Meridian's management team strives to provide a warm and welcoming environment for both consumers and employees. They listen to their employees and actually make changes when needed. For entry level employees, there is a lot of room to grow with the company. The company really tries to help its employees advance their careers. The experience people can get here is amazing, especially for those who want to continue on in the field of behavioral health. Like any job involving helping people who are struggling with substance use and mental illness, it can be tough at times to deal with the behavior issues of the clients. However, the staff here really works as a team to support each other and help get the needs of the clients met. The most enjoyable part about the job is getting to see clients make progress towards their goal of learning to live free of drugs and alcohol. It's really amazing to see people begin to glow after being in such a dark place. This is largely due to the environment and treatment team at Meridian. I feel this place is unique in the opportunities it provides to people at all levels. There is room for growth in all departments.

I have been here for 4-5 years and since new management has started changing things and making it treatment based, this place has been a great place to work. The staff are all here to help,

 The pay is not going to make you rich but working in recovery isn't a get rich job field.  The work is very rewarding. The clients can make or break you and it is stressful at times but at the end of the day it makes me feel good to be helping others get through the early stages in recovery. Former clients come back and speak to current clients after 90 days clean and sober out of treatment. These clients come Speak as part of the Meridian Alumni, they come to share their strength, courage, and hope in recovery. They help provide current clients with motivation to show that sobriety can be achieved.  

If you have good boundaries, can handle stress, and want to work in the recovery field, this is a great place to start. The MT staff are amazing and all work great together. Majority of the MT staff have great comradery, chemistry, compassion and integrity.  The company strives to be Warriors for Recovery, and it shows within their staff, supervisors, managers, and all the way up to the CEO. Everyone truly cares. 

Meridian is a good place to gain experience working with people who have SUD. It can be a high-stress and intense environment, as it is an inpatient treatment center. Management was supportive if you do your job and show initiative. Good flexibility and understanding if you’re in school or have kids, but remember, it’s a 24/7 residential environment. You need to show up. Lots of call-offs, which lead to frustration from staff and clients. Pay is lower than average, unfortunately. Rewarding work if you like a challenge, but you often don’t get to see your clients’ long-term progress. Good place to learn and exercise clinical skills. Most staff are hard-working and care, but underpaid. Good for a new clinician or student in the mental health field. Do not apply if you cannot work with difficult people (anger, mental illness, SUD, homelessness, trauma, entitlement, criminal thinking, overdose). You need to have personal boundaries. The clients can make or break your day, and sometimes they can amaze you with their growth and motivation. 

The best part about the job is working with the clients and helping them to change their lives. Other than that, the culture of the company is terrible and I wouldn't recommend anybody works there. Some of the staff are really amazing, but it just depends on what department you work in. There is limited opportunity for growth in all departments and in my many years of experience, this is not a company that cares for its' employees at all. The benefits and compensation are less than average and the HR department tells everybody's business to everybody else. It truly is a joke of a company and I'm just hoping that this review will help save somebody from working for such a terrible company.

Meridian has been a great place to work. There are opportunities for advancement within the organization. Every staff member is treated with the same respect, in regards to no one staff member is more important than the next, no matter what title you hold within the organization. They offer full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package that includes a very generous vacation policy. They also pay for continuing education credits to all of their staff with onsite and offsite training opportunities for continuing education credits. The work that the staff do with the clients is amazing. Clients are treated with dignity and respect by the staff. Overall, Meridian is a rewarding place to work, as we are making a difference in people's lives every day.

Meridian provides a wonderful professional environment that supports its employees for both career and personal development. You are given the opportunity to work closely with the SUD population and are able to learn professionally relevant skills that will help you in your career. There is also ample opportunities for advancement within the organization with support for appropriate experience and professional development. Benefits are competitive and allow a peace of mind when dealing with life's issues. And the intercompany social environment is highly collaborative, supportive, and wonderfully drama-free.

I didn’t get a lot of training, they seemed to busy to properly train, They don’t follow COVID 19 precautions well here, they let clients west same dirty mask all day seem like they have problem with giving clients mask they can care less about clients staff safety, they are unorganized when comes to training and time sheets, the pay is below average. My suggestion is find another facility that will care about staff and clients health and safety, and will pay you what you deserve 

Hands down one of the worst companies I’ve ever worked for. Completely unprofessional and unorganized. None of the supervising “management” are ever on the same page, and it’s sad because the clients suffer from it too. This is not a company you want to work for. You’re a replaceable number and HR and management DO NOT CARE. Some of the staff were good to work with. Helping clients was rewarding. Zero appreciation from management.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Feeling like you might be helping someone 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
All of it but mostly other staff. HR is a nightmare, most management/ supervisors are hands off. So good luck. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture is toxic. The environment is toxic. There have been multiple threats of violence not just from clients but from staff. This place is unsafe.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Substance abuse counselor 3 salaries reported	$32.17 per hour
Addiction recovery consultant 2 salaries reported	$16.15 per hour
Outpatient therapist 1 salary reported	$32.50 per hour
Server 2 salaries reported	$14.00 per hour
Medical technician 2 salaries reported	$26.00 per hour

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