CBHL LvL 1

Golden Route Operations, LLC; Decatur (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Behavioral Health Liaison Level 1 position at Golden Route Operations, LLC coordinates services for individuals with behavioral health needs who come to the attention of the justice system through law enforcement, courts, and jail staff. It requires a 4-year degree and crisis intervention training, with about 60% travel.

The role is part of a person-centered integration team, collaborating with local providers and ACI systems, and involves documentation, training, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
• One year of experience with crisis intervention.
• Knowledgeable about the local system of care including ACI, inpatient resources, civil commitments, and guardianship laws.
• Proficient in public speaking and delivering professional trainings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services and build local care systems for behavioral health needs within law enforcement, jail staff and court staff.
• Participate on local law enforcement Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) or similar initiatives.
• Collaborate with partners in treatment or diversion courts.
• Provide training and consultation on behavioral health issues for law enforcement and court staff as needed.
• Assist local ACI teams and courts in locating inpatient psychiatric beds and filing involuntary detention petitions.
• Complete all mandatory documentation.
• Act as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention training

Knowledge of local system of care

Behavioral health disorders knowledge

Public speaking and training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/social work/counseling or related behavioral health field

Job description

• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 60%
• Manage Others No

Description

COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LIAISON LEVEL 1

The Community Behavioral Health Liaison (CBHL) is responsible for the coordination of services for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of the justice system through law enforcement, courts, and/or jail personnel. The clientele served have complex mental health and/or substance use needs that are either unmet or are poorly coordinated. The CBHL is a part of a person-centered integration team and works with local systems to coordinate care for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The following job-related functions may not include all the duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this position:

• Coordinate services and develop local systems of care for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement officials, jail staff and court staff
• Participate on local law enforcement Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) or other initiatives that assist law enforcement in addressing individuals with behavioral health needs
• Collaborate with local partners in treatment or diversion courts assisting individuals with behavioral health needs
• Provide or coordinate training and consultation on behavioral health issues for law enforcement and court staff as needed
• Assist local Access Crisis Intervention ( ACI) teams, along with courts, law enforcement or other entities in assessing individuals with behavioral health needs and accessing needed resources and services for such persons
• In coordination with the ACI, assist law enforcement, jails, and the courts in locating inpatient psychiatric beds for court-ordered involuntary detentions and in filing petitions for involuntary detention with the probate court for those individuals who present a likelihood of serious harm due to a mental disorder
• Complete all mandatory documentation
• Act as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Performs other related work as assigned.

SUPERVISED BY:

Chief Behavioral Health Officer

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral health field, with one year of experience who is:

• trained in crisis intervention
• knowledgeable about the local system of care, including but not limited to the operation of the community providers, the ACI system, inpatient psychiatric resources, civil commitment procedures, and guardianship laws
• knowledgeable about behavioral health disorders and co-occurring disorders
• proficient in public speaking and experienced in delivering professional training