Community Behavioral Health Liaison (Level 2) MASTER in West Plains, Missouri at Ozarks Healthcare

The Community Behavioral Health Liaison (CBHL) is part of the person centered integrated team and works with local systems in the community to coordinate care for individuals with behavioral health needs. The CBHL will work closely with law enforcement officers, court officials, physicians, mental health treatment teams, and other community agencies.

• Coordinate services and develop local systems of care for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement officials, jail staff and court staff
• Participate on local law enforcement Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) or other initiatives that assist law enforcement in addressing individuals with behavioral health needs
• Collaborate with local partners in treatment or diversion courts assisting individuals with behavioral health needs
• Provide or coordinate training and consultation on behavioral health issues for law enforcement and court staff as needed
• Assist local Access Crisis Intervention (ACI) teams, along with the courts, law enforcement or other entities in assessing individuals with behavioral health needs and accessing needed resources and services for such persons
• In coordination with the ACI, assist law enforcement, jails, and the courts in locating inpatient psychiatric beds for court-ordered involuntary detentions and in filing petitions for involuntary detention with the probate court for those individuals who present a likelihood of serious harm due to a mental disorder

Master’s degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral health field and be an experienced, qualified mental health professional (QMHP), or qualified addiction professional (QAP)