POSITION SUMMARY 
Coordinates services for high risk individuals with behavioral health needs who are currently or have recently been incarcerated. Provides crisis support services to persons with significant history of or whom are at an increased risk for incarceration.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Provides crisis community support services and intervention to high risk population according to assessed needs, utilizing professional and independent judgment.  Interventions include linking clients to internal and provider network as well as community resources

• Acts as a liaison with jail staff, law enforcement and courts to ensure care coordination with High risk consumers upon release. 

• Assist with jail screening process as needed. 

• In coordination with the CBHL Manager, assists law enforcement, CIT and the courts with assessing individuals in need of behavioral health services and assists potential consumers with obtaining services.

• Facilitates intake assessments for those anticipating release into the community including clients in the treatment court program as identified by the court monitor. 

• Provide ongoing followup with individuals post release, as needed. 

• Serves as a liaison and resource for Beacon treatment team members when clients are incarcerated.

• Provides support and education to close family and concerned others of those incarcerated individuals.

• In coordination with the CBHL Manager, assists law enforcement and courts with filing petitions for involuntary commitment for those individuals that present with a likelihood of serious harm due to mental health disorder

• In coordination with the CBHL Manager, provides and coordinates trainings and consultations on behavioral health issues for jail personnel and law enforcement, as needed. 

• In coordination with TRI-CIT Education committee, assist in the creation and facilitation of Jail CIT. 

• Reports outcomes to the DMH as required.

• Participates in state Community Behavioral Health Liaison meetings and trainings.

• Serves as crisis back up clinician as needed for crisis calls and crisis intakes.

• Maintains billable expectations and completes all paperwork in adherence to agency timelines.

• Demonstrates competent usage and data entry in AVATAR, the agency’s electronic medical record. 

• Fields information education calls regarding agency services and community resources.

• Works in a cooperative and problem-solving manner with staff and community agencies.

• Assists the clinical manager in identification of service gaps and steps necessary to address service needs. 

• Attends Tri-CIT Meetings and participates as needed in committees and events.

• Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
Education/Certifications:
• Master’s Degree required
• LMSW Preferred
• CPR/First Aid Training Required
• Reliable transportation
• Driver’s license and minimum state-mandated auto insurance 

Experience Required:
• 1-3 Years of Position-Related Experience Minimum
• 3-5 Years of Position-Related Experience Preferred

Knowledge Required:
• Knowledge gained through prior employment and education including assessment, treatment planning, and crisis management.  
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practices.

Skills Required:
• Ability to safely build rapport with individuals during or following a behavioral health crisis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Able to effectively utilize software systems and basic office equipment, including EMR systems, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).