Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Community Behavioral Health Liaison (CBHL) is responsible for coordinating services for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come into contact with the justice system through law enforcement, courts, and/or jail personnel. These individuals typically have complex mental health and/or substance use needs that have not been adequately addressed. As part of a person-centered integration team, the CBHL collaborates with local systems to ensure coordinated care for those in crisis. This role involves establishing ongoing relationships with law enforcement, court, and jail personnel to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients. The incumbent in this position is expected to work both independently and as part of a team to ensure that client needs are met according to best practices.

Essential Job Functions:

Establish ongoing relationships with law enforcement, court and jail personnel including:

County Sheriffs, Municipal Police, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officers, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Department of Public Safety (colleges/universities), Jail Administrators and Staff, Park Rangers and Conservation Agents, Judges (Probate, Circuit, Treatment, etc.), Court Administrator, Treatment Court Administrator, etc. Circuit Court Clerk, Probate Clerk, etc.

Coordinate services with local systems of care for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement, the courts, and jails.

To facilitate coordination among partners, written agreements or memorandums of understanding (MOU) may be established between the agency, CBHL, law enforcement, courts, and/or jails to outline expectations for communication, referrals, and coordination of care for all individuals with behavioral health needs.

Coordinate with Access Crisis Intervention (ACI) in assessing individuals with behavioral health needs to assess and coordinate services, particularly individuals who have frequent contact with law enforcement.

Assist law enforcement, court, and jail staff 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 represent a likelihood of serious harm due to a behavioral health disorder.

Participate and assist local law enforcement in developing Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) or other initiatives which assist law enforcement in working with individuals with behavioral health needs. CBHLs are not expected to lead all CIT-related activities (e.g., CIT Council meetings, trainings). CIT-related activities include, but are not limited to:

Attend local and state CIT meetings.

Establish and maintain regular law enforcement contact.

Maintain a current list of all key law enforcement, court, and jail staff contact. information in the catchment area, and provide Missouri Behavioral Health Council’s (MBHC) Community Integration Manager with a current list upon reques.t

Provide support and referral to care for law enforcement to assist in coping with stress and/or trauma and to promote officer wellness and family wellbeing.

Collaborate and coordinate services with local courts and court personnel (municipal and circuit) for justice-involved individuals with behavioral health issues:

Collaborate and coordinate services with local jails and jail personnel for justice-involved individuals with behavioral health issues.

Attend monthly conference calls, webinars, and face-to-face meetings/trainings, and conferences such as the annual MBHC and MO CIT, if possible.

Attend all quarterly CBHL meetings coordinated by MBHC and DMH.

Work closely with all agencies which have co-responders to prevent duplication of efforts, duplication of data, and to prevent confusion with law enforcement.

Work with DMH Community Placement Staff and Forensic Case Monitors to assist with individuals in jail/custody.

Work closely with MBHC’s Community Integration Manager and the DMH Diversion Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Able to demonstrate professional, “champion” behavior.

Ability to provide quality customer service.

Provides services with a commitment to service excellence.

Works in a way that exhibits a commitment to personal excellence.

Team oriented and values belonging.

The ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships.

Conflict resolution.

Demonstrates creative and strategic thinking.

Decision making/problem solving.

Empowers others.

Flexible thinking.

Organizational and time management.

Must be able to work as a team.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral health field.

One year of experience including:

Trained in crisis intervention.

Knowledgeable about the local system of care, including but not limited to the operation of the community providers, the ACI system, inpatient psychiatric resources, civil commitment procedures, and guardianship laws.

Knowledgeable about behavioral health disorders and co-occurring disorders.

Proficient in public speaking and experienced in delivering professional training.

Supervisory Requirements:

None

Employment Requirements:

Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.

Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.

All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.





Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.





Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.