Community Behavioral Health Liaison II – Crisis Response

Centerstone; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Welcoming culture

Job summary

Brightli in Columbia, Missouri seeks a Community Behavioral Health Liaison II to connect individuals in the criminal justice system with timely behavioral health care and community resources. The role coordinates complex cases, supports crisis intervention, and builds partnerships with law enforcement, courts, jails, and treatment providers.

The position emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and ongoing training to ensure continuity of care and adherence to HIPAA and program requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field.
• At least two years of experience in behavioral health, criminal justice, or related area.
• 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Connect individuals referred by authorized sources with behavioral health services, social supports, and community resources.
• Partner with law enforcement through ride-alongs, wellness checks, consultation, and training to strengthen crisis intervention and diversion efforts.
• Collaborate with courts, treatment teams, and justice partners to coordinate services and improve system responses.
• Coordinate with jails to complete behavioral health screenings and develop re-entry and discharge plans.
• Support crisis intervention initiatives, including co-responder programs and 988 coordination.
• Educate law enforcement, court personnel, and community stakeholders about behavioral health and crisis response.

Skills

2+ years experience

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Education

Master's degree in social work/psychology/criminal justice

Job description

Brightli in Columbia, Missouri seeks a Community Behavioral Health Liaison II to connect individuals in the criminal justice system with timely behavioral health care and community resources. The role coordinates complex cases, supports crisis intervention, and builds partnerships with law enforcement, courts, jails, and treatment providers.

The position emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and ongoing training to ensure continuity of care and adherence to HIPAA and program requirements.