Court Liaison | Part-Time – Patient Rights & Compliance

Universal Health Services; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonuses for select positions

401(K) with company match

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, SC, is seeking a part-time Court Liaison (Monday–Friday, 9am–1pm) to support the management of legal processes for involuntary patients. The role involves coordinating court-related procedures, ensuring patient rights, and working closely with the Director of Clinical Services.

The candidate should have a degree in social work, mental health, nursing, or a related field and at least two years of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health, nursing, or related degree.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a healthcare setting or managed care company.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize, monitor and ensure compliance with legal processes for court committed and involuntary patients.
• Support the Director of Clinical Services in managing legal processes required by area courts.
• Maintain communications with staff, managers, providers, vendors, and funding sources; assist with psychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
• Attend weekly treatment team meetings with physicians regarding involuntary patients.
• Ensure patients are treated with dignity and respect per hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Attend trainings and maintain necessary certifications (e.g., CPI/CPR/State Licensing Board).
• Collaborate with DCS to supervise staff and develop orientation for new employees and court procedures.
• Assist in education, development, and marketing related to legal processes and court involvement.
• Coordinate with patients, families and hospital personnel to ensure rights and mental health code adherence.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Regulatory knowledge

Patient rights awareness

Education

Degree in social work/mental health/nursing

Job description

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, SC, is seeking a part-time Court Liaison (Monday–Friday, 9am–1pm) to support the management of legal processes for involuntary patients. The role involves coordinating court-related procedures, ensuring patient rights, and working closely with the Director of Clinical Services.

The candidate should have a degree in social work, mental health, nursing, or a related field and at least two years of healthcare experience.