Court Services Liaison

SOUTHWESTERN AND AFFILIATES • Evansville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a full-time Court Services Liaison to coordinate and monitor its Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program for adults with serious mental illness under outpatient civil commitment and coordinate the organization’s participation in Mental Health Court. The role serves as the primary liaison among program participants, treatment teams, courts, hospitals, crisis services, legal representatives, and community partners, supporting treatment engagement, timely court communication, continuity of care, and community stability.

The position monitors participants’ engagement in court-ordered treatment, coordinates care and outreach, supports transitions into community-based services, prepares court progress reports, and participates in court proceedings and treatment team meetings. It also maintains program documentation and tracking, supports reporting and quality improvement, and helps develop AOT processes, training, and community partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, or another mental health or human services-related field.
• At least two years of experience working with adults with serious mental illness.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Obtain and maintain required agency training, including Welle Training.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and/or professional licensure.
• Experience with civil commitment, court-involved treatment, State Psychiatric Hospitals, crisis services, or community-based services.

Responsibilities

• Monitor AOT participants’ engagement in court-ordered treatment, including appointments, medications when applicable, and recommended services.
• Coordinate care with case managers, clinicians, hospitals, courts, legal partners, law enforcement, and community providers.
• Participate in AOT Treatment Team meetings and assist with reviewing referrals, eligibility, treatment needs, and barriers to successful community placement.
• Meet with accepted participants before discharge, review AOT expectations and client rights, and support transitions to community-based services.
• Prepare and submit court progress reports and participate in court check-ins, hearings, and other commitment-related proceedings as needed.
• Monitor changes in clinical status, treatment disengagement, and other concerns; coordinate outreach, re-engagement, and appropriate intervention.
• Assist with revocation-related coordination when clinically and legally appropriate, including gathering documentation and communicating with treatment and legal partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation of AOT contacts, coordination, court activity, and participant progress in the electronic medical record.
• Track AOT referrals, admissions, discharges, court activity, and program outcomes for reporting and quality improvement.
• Participate in developing and refining AOT policies, procedures, workflows, training, and community partnerships.
• Educate and support internal and external stakeholders regarding AOT processes and expectations.
• Serve as Southwestern’s designated liaison to Mental Health Court and attend treatment team meetings, court sessions, and coordination meetings as assigned.
• Communicate court decisions, requests, and follow-up needs to assigned case managers, clinicians, and program managers.

Benefits

• Affordable health, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance starting on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) employer contribution and match.
• Student Loan Assistance Program.
• Physical and financial wellness programs.
• Generous paid time off plan.
• Competitive total compensation program.
• Individualized orientation and training program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level