Court Liaison & Discharge Planner (Behavioral Health)

Perimeter Healthcare; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas in Garland, Texas seeks a Court Liaison to coordinate legal proceedings for inpatient psychiatric patients, including civil commitments and competency hearings. The role requires close collaboration with courts, public defenders, prosecutors, law enforcement, and mental health staff, ensuring timely documentation and compliance.

You will schedule appearances (in person or via telehealth), manage transportation and staff participation, and prepare legal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Social Services, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Legal Studies, or related field preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a legal, social work, or mental health setting; experience with court-involved or forensic psychiatric populations strongly preferred.
• Notary Public optional but preferred/ beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all legal proceedings involving inpatient psychiatric patients, including civil commitments, competency hearings, and restoration status updates
• Serve as a liaison between the hospital and courts, public defenders, prosecutors, law enforcement, and mental health courts
• Schedule and coordinate patient court appearances (in-person or via telehealth), transportation, and required clinical staff participation
• Prepare and submit legal documentation (e.g., petitions, court reports, declarations, discharge summaries) in compliance with court deadlines and hospital policies
• Track and maintain records of court dates, legal statuses, and case outcomes in electronic health records and internal databases
• Communicate legal updates clearly and promptly to treatment teams, administration, and families/guardians as appropriate
• Attend and provide support during court hearings or act as hospital representative when required
• Collaborate with forensic evaluators, psychologists, and psychiatry staff in competency evaluations and reporting
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, state, and federal regulations regarding confidentiality and patient rights
• Advocate for patient-centered, trauma-informed care within the legal process
• Maintain strong working relationships with external legal agencies and internal clinical teams

Skills

Coordination

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Legal documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Legal Studies, or related field

Master’s degree in Social or Legal Studies preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Court scheduling software

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas in Garland, Texas seeks a Court Liaison to coordinate legal proceedings for inpatient psychiatric patients, including civil commitments and competency hearings. The role requires close collaboration with courts, public defenders, prosecutors, law enforcement, and mental health staff, ensuring timely documentation and compliance.

You will schedule appearances (in person or via telehealth), manage transportation and staff participation, and prepare legal