Community Behavioral Health Liaison

Compass Health Network • Warrenton, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Be the Bridge Between Behavioral Health and Justice Systems as a Community Behavioral Health Liaison (CBHL). You’ll play a vital role in connecting law enforcement, courts, and local behavioral health systems—ensuring individuals in crisis receive coordinated, person-centered support. This impactful role helps strengthen community care systems while advocating for those with complex behavioral health needs. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in collaborative environments, is a mental health advocate, and wants to make a direct impact in improving outcomes for individuals involved in the justice system due to behavioral health challenges.

Requirements

• High School/GED required
• Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed: Qualified addiction professional; Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the U.S. Department of Education’s database of accredited schools at http:/ope.ed.gov/accreditation ; Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience; or Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health.
• Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required.
• Driving is an essential function of this community-based position.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred
• Are motivated by meaningful, community-impactful work
• Have experience navigating mental health or substance use care systems
• Communicate effectively and build trust across diverse professional networks
• Stay calm and grounded when working with individuals in crisis

Responsibilities

• Build and coordinate local systems of care that connect individuals with behavioral health needs to appropriate services in collaboration with law enforcement, courts, jails, and crisis teams.
• Partner with community stakeholders, including Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and specialty or diversion courts, to support safe, timely, and recovery-oriented responses.
• Provide consultation, training, and coordination to justice and public safety partners to improve behavioral health awareness and response.
• Support crisis assessment, resource linkage, and diversion efforts—prioritizing access to treatment whenever possible.
• Maintain an active, community-based presence across assigned regions to ensure responsiveness, relationship-building, and effective collaboration.
• Serve as an essential part of a multidisciplinary, person-centered care team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED