Community Behavioral Health Liaison

Job Description: Community Behavioral Health Liaison The CBHL is responsible for the coordination of services for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of the justice system through law enforcement, courts, and/or jail personnel. The clientele served have complex mental health and/or substance use needs which are either unmet or poorly coordinated. The CBHL is a part of a person-centered integration team and works with local systems to coordinate care for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. The CBHL will establish ongoing relationships with law enforcement, court and jail personnel. Job Duties: Establish ongoing relationships with law enforcement, court and jail personnel Coordinate services with local systems of care for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement, the courts, and jails Coordinate with Access Crisis Intervention Participate and assist local law enforcement in developing Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) or other initiatives which assist law enforcement in working with individuals with behavioral health needs Provide support and referral to care for law enforcement to assist in coping with stress and/or trauma and to promote officer wellness and family wellbeing Collaborate and coordinate services with local courts and court personnel (municipal and circuit) for justice-involved individuals with behavioral health issues Collaborate and coordinate services with local jails and jail personnel for justice-involved individuals with behavioral health issues Work with DMH Community Placement Staff and Forensic Case Monitors to assist with individuals in jail/custody Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related behavioral health field. Master's level preferred. Must complete BASIC Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training (40 hours) within six months of hire date. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors. Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace. Burrell Behavioral Health is the recognized leader in Community Mental Health. Founded in 1977, our network of providers, therapists, case managers, and direct support staff serve more than 45,000 clients across 25 counties in Missouri and Arkansas. We provide comprehensive care for behavioral health clients of all ages, helping them to improve their lives through our wide-ranging continuum of care. “We believe that the conversation about behavioral health is paramount. There are few conversations facing our communities more critical than behavioral health. As the conversation evolves, Burrell is committed to being a leader in this post-stigma world.” -C.J. Davis, President & CEO, Burrell Behavioral Health