Community Behavioral Health Liaison

Tri-County Mental Health, DBA Beacon Mental Health•Kansas City, MO

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinates services for high risk individuals with behavioral health needs who have come in contact with law enforcement, courts, and hospitals. Provides crisis support services to persons diagnosed with serious mental health issues and/or substance abuse who are newly admitted to services.

Requirements

Master’s Degree required
CPR/First Aid Training Required
Reliable transportation
Driver’s license and minimum state-mandated auto insurance
1-3 Years of Position-Related Experience
Ability to safely build rapport with individuals during or following a behavioral health crisis.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and handle confidential information appropriately.
Able to effectively utilize software systems and basic office equipment, including EMR systems, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Nice To Haves

LMSW Preferred
Minimum 3-5 Years of Position-Related Experience Preferred
Knowledge gained through prior employment and education including assessment, treatment planning, and crisis management.
Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practices.

Responsibilities

Provides crisis community support services and intervention to high risk population according to assessed needs, utilizing professional and independent judgment.
Interventions include linking clients to internal and provider network as well as community resources.
Acts as a liaison with law enforcement and courts to ensure care coordination with High risk consumers.
Assists law enforcement, CIT and the courts with assessing individuals in need of behavioral health services and assists potential consumers with obtaining services.
Assists law enforcement and courts with filing petitions for involuntary commitment for those individuals that present with a likelihood of serious harm due to mental health disorder.
Provides and coordinates trainings and consultations on behavioral health issues for court clerks and other community agencies as needed.
Reports outcomes to the DMH as required.
Participates in state Community Behavioral Health Liaison meetings and trainings.
Serves as crisis back up clinician as needed for crisis calls and crisis intakes.
Serves as a resource for treatment team and staff on problematic consumer issues or situations which may arise.
Maintains billable expectations and completes all paperwork in adherence to agency timelines.
Demonstrates competent usage and data entry in AVATAR, the agency’s electronic medical record.
Fields information education calls regarding agency services and community resources.
Works in a cooperative and problem-solving manner with staff and community agencies.
Assists the clinical manager in identification of service gaps and steps necessary to address service needs.
Attends Tri-CIT Meetings and participates as needed in committees and events.
Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor.