Behavioral Health & Justice Systems Liaison

Compass Health Network; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health Network is seeking a Community Behavioral Health Liaison to bridge behavioral health services with criminal justice systems in Missouri. The role focuses on coordinating care with law enforcement, courts, jails, and crisis teams to ensure timely access to appropriate services.

The position emphasizes collaboration, crisis management, and ongoing partnership with local stakeholders, including CITs, while promoting recovery-oriented responses and person-centered support for

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred.
• Driving is an essential function of this position.
• Experience delivering services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities is valued.

Responsibilities

• Build and coordinate local systems of care connecting individuals with behavioral health needs to services in collaboration with law enforcement, courts, jails, and crisis teams.
• Partner with Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and diversion courts to support safe, timely responses.
• Provide consultation, training, and coordination to justice and public safety partners to improve behavioral health awareness and response.
• Maintain an active community-based presence across assigned regions to ensure responsiveness and collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Trust-building

Crisis management

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Human Services

Job description

Compass Health Network is seeking a Community Behavioral Health Liaison to bridge behavioral health services with criminal justice systems in Missouri. The role focuses on coordinating care with law enforcement, courts, jails, and crisis teams to ensure timely access to appropriate services.

The position emphasizes collaboration, crisis management, and ongoing partnership with local stakeholders, including CITs, while promoting recovery-oriented responses and person-centered support for