Community Behavioral Health Liaison
Community Behavioral Health Liaison
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USD 20 - 22
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Job Description
Location: Cape Girardeau MO
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm - Hours may fluctuate dependent upon agency and client need
Pay Range: $20.43 - 22.84/hour: dependent upon relevant education experiences and licensure
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Masters Degree or higher in Human Services Field (Psychology Social Work Counseling or Related Behavioral Health Field) and must be a QMHP or QAP (LVL 2)
- Must complete 40 hours of Basic Crisis Intervention Training within six months of hire date.
- This position requires a valid Missouri Class E drivers license (Class D for IL resident) proof of continuous auto insurance and must have an acceptable driving record as outlined by agency policy.
Job Summary:
The Community Behavioral Health Liaison (CBHL) is responsible for the coordination of services for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of the justice system through law enforcement courts and/or jail personnel. The individuals served have complex mental health and/or substance use needs that are either unmet or poorly coordinated. The CBHL is a part of a person-centered integration team and works with local systems to coordinate care for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
CBHL Core Competencies:
- Maintain professional champion behavior
- Creative and strategic thinking
- Provides quality customer service
- Decision making/problem solving
- Provides services with a commitment to service excellence
- Empowers others
- Team oriented and values diversity
- Flexible thinking
- Collaborative relationships
- Organizational and time management
- Conflict resolution
- Teamwork
What your duties would look like as an CBHL:
1. Coordinate services and develop local systems of care for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement officials the courts and hospital emergency departments.
2. Participate in local law enforcement Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) or other initiatives that assist law enforcement in dealing with individuals with behavioral health needs.
3. Participate in crisis team meetings.
4. Collaborate with local partners in Mental Health Courts or other specialty or diversion courts dealing with behavioral health and substance abuse issues.
5. Provide or coordinate training and consultation on behavioral health issues for court clerks and law enforcement as needed.
6. Work cooperatively with other departments and members of the community.
7. Provide support to family members of individuals in jail.
8. Assist law enforcement by working together in assessing individuals with behavioral health needs.
9. Assist those with behavioral health needs in accessing appropriate voluntary services upon referral by law enforcement or the court.
10. Advocate for mental health needs for individuals in the jail setting and provide assessment and referrals as needed.
11. Assist law enforcement 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.
12. Participate in Probation and Parole meetings monthly.
13. Provide brief supportive counseling to clients in the jail as needed/applicable to engage in mental health services.
14. Complete crisis assessments with individuals in the jails within our catchment area.
15. Participate in the on-call schedule rotation for after-hours crisis calls.
16. Participate in CBHL meetings as needed and provide education to the community of CIT.
17. Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
18. Document according to clinical policies and procedures DMH CARF and any other federal or state program per agency standards.
The Agency
Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health Wellness Resource - is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.
Our Mission is to provide and support personal growth wellness and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger Cape Girardeau Madison Perry and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.
Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services feel welcome accepted and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.
Commitment to Inclusion
We believe that an inclusive workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse customer base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races ethnicities genders sexual orientations abilities religions socio-economic backgrounds etc. Through inclusive hiring practices unbiased selection processes and ongoing training we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to best meet the needs of our clients and communities.
Our Benefits:
Note: Available benefits may change dependent upon employment status and number of hours worked.
24 Paid Days Off Your First Year
get a day off for your birthday!
Seven Paid Holidays
Competitive Health Dental Vision and Supplemental Insurance
Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
Retirement Auto-Enrollment
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Employee Referral Program
Much More!
Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions etc. please contact to speak with us about your needs.
Employment Type
Full-Time
