Justice Services Liaison

New Horizons Behavioral Health; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizons Behavioral Health in Georgia is seeking a licensed psychologist to lead therapeutic planning within the AOT program and to collaborate with the justice system. The role emphasizes coordination with court and jail staff to maximize treatment outcomes and ensure strong case management.

The position requires two years of experience with severe and persistent mental illness populations and one year with forensic/justice-involved individuals, with a 40-hour work week, Monday through

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in psychology is required.
• Two years of experience with the severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) populations.
• One year of experience with forensic/justice-involved individuals.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals in AOT and prior to AOT enrollment to ensure strong treatment planning and maximize benefit.
• Develop relationships with Probate Court, jail staff, and other members of the justice community within the agency's 8-county service area to improve AOT functioning and impact.
• Develop relationships needed to become liaison to Superior Court Mental Health Court and provide support for State Court Mental Health Court.
• Develop knowledge base to complete petitions for outpatient commitment and provide guardianship evaluations.

Education

Ph.D. in psychology

Job description

Works with the following population: Adult Outpatient Treatment, Mental Health Court, Muscogee County Jail.

Days & Time: This position will work a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday. 8am to 5pm, with a one-hour lunchbreak.

Pay: $64,000 per year

Job Responsibilities

• Work with individuals in AOT and prior to AOT enrollment to ensure strong treatment planning and maximize benefit.
• Develop relationships with Probate Court, jail staff, and other members of the justice community within the agency's 8-county service area to improve AOT functioning and impact.
• Develop relationships needed to become liaison to Superior Court Mental Health Court and provide support for State Court Mental Health Court.
• Develop knowledge base to complete petitions for outpatient commitment and provide guardianship evaluations.

Ph.D. in psychology. Two (2) years of experience with the severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) populations. One (1) year of experience with forensic/justice-involved individuals.

New Horizons Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age sex, religion, or disability. Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background check and the drug screen.