Criminal Justice Liaison
About The Position
Ridgeview, a not-for-profit community mental health center, is seeking a Criminal Justice Liaison at its Oak Ridge, Tennessee location, serving Anderson and Roane Counties. The role delivers services throughout the criminal justice process, from pre-arrest through probation, to incarcerated individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Services include identification, assessment, treatment planning and implementation, therapeutic interventions, diversion, continuity of care, discharge planning, and outcome monitoring. The position also involves consultation with courts, medication consultations, and mental health training and education. Services must be documented in accordance with jail and agency standards. Applicants should have a master's degree in social sciences or criminal justice. Ridgeview describes its workplace as a place where staff are valued and appreciated and can take pride in their impact on people's lives. Ridgeview is an approved National Health Service Corps site. Student loan repayment is available for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers, including LCSW, LPC-MHSP, and LMFT.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social sciences or criminal justice.
- Good assessment and disposition skills.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Must provide up-to-date proof of current auto insurance.
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to speak and legibly write English in an understandable manner.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ experience working with individuals with mental illness and substance abuse disorders who have entered the criminal justice system is preferred.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Experience with community advocacy.
Responsibilities
- Deliver services at all levels of the criminal justice process, from pre-arrest to probation.
- Identify individuals who may need services and assess their mental health status.
- Review psychiatric and addiction treatment records.
- Develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provide diagnosis and therapeutic interventions.
- Conduct medication consultations and suicidal and violence interventions.
- Support diversion and continuity of care while individuals are incarcerated.
- Consult with courts regarding courses of action.
- Provide discharge planning and monitor outcomes.
- Provide mental health training and education.
- Document services in accordance with jail and agency standards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement
- Long-term disability
- Holiday pay
- Vacation and sick leave
- Life insurance
- Wellness plan
- Student loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers, including LCSW, LPC-MHSP, and LMFT
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Job Type
Full-time
