State Psychiatric Hospital (SPH) Liaison

SOUTHWESTERN AND AFFILIATES • Evansville, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is hiring a full-time State Psychiatric Hospital Liaison to help coordinate quality care for adults living with serious and persistent mental illness. The liaison connects State Psychiatric Hospital settings with Community Treatment Facilities by coordinating patient transfers, sharing important information, and supporting continuity of care throughout transitions back to the community.

The posting also describes providing school- and community-based case management, skills training and development, and other services to children and their families. The role works with families and referral sources, maintains service records and treatment documentation, and coordinates referrals and services with community agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health- or human-services-related field.
• At least two years of experience working with long-term psychiatric patients.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid Indiana driver's license and valid car insurance.
• Obtain and maintain crisis management and verbal de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transfers between State Psychiatric Hospital settings and Community Treatment Facilities.
• Share important information and help ensure continuity of care throughout the transition process.
• Provide school- and community-based case management, skills training and development, and other services to children and their families.
• Work with children and families referred by schools, the Department of Child Services, Juvenile Probation, System of Care, Southwestern assessment team and therapists, and other referral sources.
• Maintain appropriate service records reflecting patient progress and documenting treatment plans and goals.
• Maintain documentation and submit reports within established time frames.
• Communicate professionally, make referrals, and coordinate services with community agencies.

Benefits

• Affordable health, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance beginning on the first day of employment and continuing during non-working months; employee contributions apply.
• 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