Crisis Behavioral Health Liaison for Justice Systems

Burrell, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Training programs

Career advancement

Positive work culture

Job summary

Brightli in Springfield, MO seeks a Community Behavioral Health Liaison to build durable partnerships with law enforcement, courts, and correctional staff. You will coordinate services for individuals with complex mental health and substance use needs within the criminal justice system.

The role emphasizes coordinating with crisis teams, supporting officers, and aligning with courts and detention centers to improve access to behavioral health care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a compatible behavioral health domain.
• Master's degree preferred for advancement or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Foster and preserve long-term relationships with law enforcement, court, and detention center representatives.
• Coordinate and manage services for individuals within the legal system who have behavioral health concerns.
• Partner with Access Crisis Intervention and engage with local law enforcement Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT).
• Offer support and guidance to law enforcement personnel on stress, secondary traumatic stress, and resiliency.

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a compatible behavioral health domain

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Brightli in Springfield, MO seeks a Community Behavioral Health Liaison to build durable partnerships with law enforcement, courts, and correctional staff. You will coordinate services for individuals with complex mental health and substance use needs within the criminal justice system.

The role emphasizes coordinating with crisis teams, supporting officers, and aligning with courts and detention centers to improve access to behavioral health care.