Court Liason

Court Liason | Palms Behavioral Health | Harlingen, Texas

About the Job:

The Court Liaison provides coordination of clinically indicated services to individuals and the courts, for clients receiving court ordered services. Covers Court/Hearing procedures. This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Drafts and submits petitions, notices, affidavits/certificates of service and denial rights motions with the court on behalf of the client and the facility.
• Provides all relevant information from the court hearing to the appropriate department at the facility.
• Compiles, maintains and tracks the mental health court appearances and evaluation appointments for all clients admitted to the facility on an involuntary basis.
• Communicates effectively with court clerks, court-appointed doctors, public defenders and various court personnel in order to coordinate and deliver correct client information for hearings and evaluations.
• Assembles chart materials for mental health court evaluations and hearings to provide evidence for each client’s hold.
• Communicates client court progression with appropriate departments at the facility.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation of relevant activities.

• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains regulatory and industry standards.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Accepts responsibility for professional growth and development of self and attends all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality of facility employees and clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or other health field preferred.
• Two or more years of related experience in psychiatric/addiction treatment facility required.
• Understanding of court/criminal justice system and structure preferred.
• Ability to work with population served by the facility.

Why Palms Behavioral Health?Palms Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Palms Behavioral Health is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.