Youth Behavioral Health Liaison

Ozark Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark Center is seeking a Youth Behavioral Liaison to coordinate services and build local care systems for youths with behavioral health needs who intersect with law enforcement, courts, detention and schools. The role involves collaboration with CIT and specialty courts, plus training and resource navigation.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field or related discipline; a master’s degree with an internship is preferred for higher responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field or related.
• Master's degree preferred for Level II with relevant internship.
• Clinical internship of 4+ months required;1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services and develop local systems of care for youth with behavioral health needs.
• Participate in local law enforcement Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) or similar initiatives.
• Collaborate with Mental Health Courts or diversion courts for youth.
• Provide or coordinate training on behavioral health issues for court staff as needed.
• Assist youth community partners in assessing behavioral health needs and accessing voluntary services.
• Assist in locating inpatient psychiatric beds for voluntary or involuntary detentions when needed.
• Serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Cross-train for other Crisis Services positions as qualified.
• Report to the Assistant Director of Crisis Services for supervision.

Skills

Coordination

Training

Crisis Intervention

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work/psychology/sociology/criminal justice

Master’s degree in social work/special education/psychology/counseling

Job description

Responsibilities:Coordinate services and develop local systems of care for youth with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement officials, the courts, detention personnel, medical personnel, and/or school personnel.Participate in local law enforcement Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) or other initiatives that assist law enforcement in dealing with youth with behavioral health needs.Collaborate with local partners in Mental Health Courts or other specialty or diversion courts dealing with behavioral health issues for youth.Provide or coordinate training and consultation on behavioral health issues for court clerks as needed.In coordination with the ACI, assist youth community partners in working together with assessing youth for behavioral health needs.In coordination with the ACI, assist those with behavioral health needs in accessing appropriate voluntary services upon referral by law enforcement, courts, detention personnel, medical personnel, and school personnel.In coordination with the ACI, youth community partners, and legal guardians by assisting in locating inpatient psychiatric beds for voluntary detentions and in filling petitions for involuntary detention with the probate court for those youth who present a likelihood of serious harm due to a mental disorder.Act as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.Will be cross trained for other positions within the Crisis Services department, for which they are qualified to perform based on their education and/or experience.CBHL shall report to the Assistant Director of Crisis Services for program specific supervision and be under the administration of the Director of Crisis Services.Perform all other duties as assigned.Education:Youth Behavioral Liaison shall meet any of the educational and experience requirements:For Level I: A graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or related behavioral health field.For Level II: A graduate of an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in social work, special education, psychology, counseling or related behavioral health field. A clinical internship of at least four (4) months duration is required, while a full year of internship is preferred.Physical Requirements:Normal office environment.Typical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed.Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours and deal with irate individuals.TB test upon hire.