Statewide Behavioral Health Liaison for Courts

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Carlisle (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in Kentucky seeks a Behavioral Health Liaison to support statewide efforts, coordinating with judicial partners to strengthen mental health responses within the court system. Location may vary; this is a non-tenured role with statewide travel.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of specialized experience in treatment or behavioral health. In-person duties and non-virtual work are expected, with competitive pay for the Judicial Branch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Minimum 2 years of specialized experience in mental/behavioral health, substance use disorders, or related area.
• Related experience preferred in treatment and evidence-based practices for mental/behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Expand and improve the judicial response to mental and behavioral health, co-occurring, substance use disorders.
• Coordinate state-level court partners to support a system of care.
• Review statutes and policies to facilitate systemic change and improve access for court-involved individuals.
• Provide technical assistance, support, and training to court-based programs.
• Develop reports and training curricula for elected and court personnel.

Skills

2 years specialized experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in Kentucky seeks a Behavioral Health Liaison to support statewide efforts, coordinating with judicial partners to strengthen mental health responses within the court system. Location may vary; this is a non-tenured role with statewide travel.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of specialized experience in treatment or behavioral health. In-person duties and non-virtual work are expected, with competitive pay for the Judicial Branch.