Behavioral Health Liaison: Crisis & Care Coordinator

Volunteer-Behavioral-Health-Care-System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated professional to deliver crisis assessments, care management, and re-engagement services across the care continuum. You will support crisis stabilization units and coordinate with clinical teams to connect clients with community resources.

Responsibilities include required data entry in the EHR, follow-up communications, and collaboration with law enforcement and hospital staff to ensure safe, timely discharge and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field is required and 2+ years in behavioral health.
• Experience performing crisis assessments and providing linkage to services.
• Proficient in documenting in an Electronic Health Record system.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessments, counseling, and linkage for persons in mental health crisis.
• Complete data entry per quality standards and follow-up when needed.
• Respond to walk-in/hospital/ER presentations and coordinate with teams.
• Support care management, discharge planning, and resource referrals.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and supervision as required.
• Engage in transitional care, health promotion, and community referrals.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Data entry in EHR

Customer service

Crisis services experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field (counseling, psychology, social work, or related)

2+ years paid behavioral health experience

Tools

Electronic Health Record system

Job description

Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated professional to deliver crisis assessments, care management, and re-engagement services across the care continuum. You will support crisis stabilization units and coordinate with clinical teams to connect clients with community resources.

Responsibilities include required data entry in the EHR, follow-up communications, and collaboration with law enforcement and hospital staff to ensure safe, timely discharge and ongoing