Community Behavioral Health Liaison Court and Jail Buchanan and Andrew Counties

DESCRIPTION

The Community Behavioral Health Liaison (CBHL) Court & Jail Liaison is responsible for the coordination of services for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of court and jail staff within the 5th Court Circuit (Buchanan and Andrew Counties). The CBHL is the primary point of contact for the local mental health units and emergency departments and provides assessment for entry into services for individuals involved with the courts and within the jails. The CBHL is responsible for completing crisis and routine assessments which will determine the appropriate level of care and treatment services needed. The CBHL further ensures that individuals are able to access treatment services recommended and assists the individual with this as needed. The CBHL provides individual therapy utilizing evidence-based practices, provides crisis intervention, crisis stabilization, de-escalation, arranges inpatient mental health care, conducts individual substance use disorder counseling, may conduct group substance use disorder counseling/education, and provides case management during incarceration. CBHL provides follow-up for at least 30 days post release. CBHL must subsequently be familiar with, and develop/retain positive relationships with, local behavioral health providers, inpatient psychiatric providers, and local emergency departments. The CBHL will also assist with civil commitment procedures and state guardianship statues, rules, and laws. The ability to develop, and maintain, positive working relationships with courts and jail staff is essential.