Court Liaison

Acadia Healthcare • Reading, PA

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About The Position

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Provide coordination of clinically indicated services to individuals and the courts, for persons receiving court ordered services.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years’ of related experience required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or health field preferred.
• Understanding of court/criminal justice system and structure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and submit petitions, notices, affidavits/certificates of service and denial rights motions with the court on behalf of the patient and the facility.
• Provide all relevant information from the court hearing to the appropriate department at the facility.
• Compile, maintain and track the mental health court appearances and evaluation appointments for all patients admitted to the facility on an involuntary basis.
• Communicate effectively with court clerks, court-appointed doctors, public defenders and various court personnel in order to coordinate and deliver correct patient information for hearings and evaluations.
• Assemble chart materials for mental health court evaluations and hearings to provide evidence for each patient’s hold.
• Communicate patient court progression with appropriate departments at the facility.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of relevant activities.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees