Crisis-Response Behavioral Health Liaison

Jobtailor; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated professional to build and coordinate local systems of care for individuals with behavioral health needs. The role collaborates with law enforcement, courts, and crisis teams to connect clients with appropriate services and resources.

You will engage with CITs and diversion courts to promote safe, timely, recovery-oriented responses. The position requires strong communication, crisis management skills, and the ability to navigate mental health and substance use

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred.
• Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Agency-established minimum automobile coverage required.
• Driving is an essential function of this community-based position.
• Experience navigating mental health or substance use care systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build trust across diverse professional networks.
• Ability to stay calm and grounded when working with individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Build and coordinate local systems of care connecting individuals with behavioral health needs to appropriate services in collaboration with law enforcement, courts, jails, and crisis teams
• Partner with community stakeholders, including Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and specialty or diversion courts, to support safe, timely, and recovery-oriented responses
• Provide consultation, training, and coordination to justice and public safety partners to improve behavioral health awareness and response
• Support crisis assessment, resource linkage, and diversion efforts, prioritizing access to treatment whenever possible
• Maintain an active, community-based presence across assigned regions for responsiveness, relationship-building, and effective collaboration
• Serve as an essential part of a multidisciplinary, person-centered care team

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Resource Linkage

Behavioral Health Support

Service Delivery to Individuals with M

Substance Use Disorder Support

Education

High School/GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field

Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated professional to build and coordinate local systems of care for individuals with behavioral health needs. The role collaborates with law enforcement, courts, and crisis teams to connect clients with appropriate services and resources.

You will engage with CITs and diversion courts to promote safe, timely, recovery-oriented responses. The position requires strong communication, crisis management skills, and the ability to navigate mental health and substance use