Community Behavioral Health Liaison

compasshealthnetwork; Butler (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

compasshealthnetwork in Missouri is seeking a Community Behavioral Health Liaison to bridge gaps between behavioral health services and the justice system. This full-time, benefit-eligible role covers Henry, Benton, Cedar, Bates, and Vernon counties, with travel required.

The CBHL will collaborate with law enforcement, courts, and local behavioral health systems to ensure crisis clients receive coordinated, person-centered support and improved outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with criminal justice background preferred.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health crisis response.
• Excellent collaboration with law enforcement and courts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with law enforcement, courts, and community behavioral health partners.
• Facilitate access to care for individuals in crisis.
• Advocate for individuals with complex behavioral health needs within the justice system.

Skills

Criminal justice experience

Mental health advocacy

Job description

Be the Bridge Between Behavioral Health and Justice Systems as a Community Behavioral Health Liaison (CBHL)

Full-time, benefit eligible position. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

This is a community-based position that covers the following counties; Henry, Benton, Cedar, Bates, and Vernon, travel is required. Experience with criminal justice background, preferred.

Are you passionate about supporting individuals in behavioral health crises and helping them access the right care? As a Community Behavioral Health Liaison, you’ll play a vital role in connecting law enforcement, courts, and local behavioral health systems—ensuring individuals in crisis receive coordinated, person-centered support. This impactful role helps strengthen community care systems while advocating for those with complex behavioral health needs.

This is a great opportunity for someone who:

• Thrives in collaborative environments
• Is a mental health advocate
• Wants to make a direct impact in improving outcomes for individuals involved in the justice system due to behavioral health challenges