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Community Behavioral Health Liaison
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22 August 2026 (13 days ago)
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19 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Be the Bridge Between Behavioral Health and Justice Systems as a Community Behavioral Health Liaison (CBHL). This position supports courts and jails within the 25th Judicial Circuit serving Maries Phelps Pulaski and Texas Counties.
Full-time benefit eligible position. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
Are you passionate about supporting individuals in behavioral health crises and helping them access the right care As a Community Behavioral Health Liaison youll play a vital role in connecting law enforcement courts and local behavioral health systemsensuring individuals in crisis receive coordinated person-centered support. This impactful role helps strengthen community care systems while advocating for those with complex behavioral health needs.
This is a great opportunity for someone who:
- Thrives in collaborative environments
- Is a mental health advocate
- Wants to make a direct impact in improving outcomes for individuals involved in the justice system due to behavioral health challenges
Key Responsibilities
- Build and coordinate local systems of care that connect individuals with behavioral health needs to appropriate services in collaboration with law enforcement courts jails and crisis teams.
- Partner with community stakeholders including Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and specialty or diversion courts to support safe timely and recovery-oriented responses.
- Provide consultation training and coordination to justice and public safety partners to improve behavioral health awareness and response.
- Support crisis assessment resource linkage and diversion effortsprioritizing access to treatment whenever possible.
- Maintain an active community-based presence across assigned regions to ensure responsiveness relationship-building and effective collaboration.
- Serve as an essential part of a multidisciplinary person-centered care team
Requirements Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- High School/GED required
- Associates or Bachelors degree in a human service-related field preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed:
Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed:
- Qualified addiction professional;
- Bachelors degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the U.S. Department of Educations database of accredited schools at http:/ ;
- Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience; or
- Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health.
Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness substance use disorders or developmental disabilities.
A valid drivers license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required. Driving is an essential function of this community-based position.
A valid drivers license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required. Driving is an essential function of this community-based position.
Youll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:
- Are motivated by meaningful community-impactful work
- Have experience navigating mental health or substance use care systems
- Communicate effectively and build trust across diverse professional networks
- Stay calm and grounded when working with individuals in crisis
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About Company
Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 844-853-8937 (TOLL FREE) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTERS: 833-356-2427 (TOLL FREE) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE: 988 Through compassionate, high-quality care, we guide individuals on their journey toward improved physical and ... View more
