Court Liaison - Civil Mental Health Court

Court Liaison- The Court Liaison serves as the key point of contact between Family & Children’s Services and the court system assigned. This role involves coordinating and advocating for clients involved in both behavioral health services and the criminal justice system. The Court Liaison works closely with court personnel, treatment teams, and clients to ensure seamless communication and the delivery of individualized care. The Court Liaison will have a primary focus on the following:

• Attend court, document billable hours, and follow up with appropriate team members with client updates. 


• Help clients submit court reports for new pleas in residential treatment, AWOL, and in custody.
  Support any clients including attending drug court and mental health court graduation.
  


• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners and court systems to ensure program viability.


• Coordinate care for clients that are court ordered to a higher level of care and/or residential substance use treatment.


• Monitor court report submission and assist with completing and submitting court reports. 


• May be required to work evening hours, weekends, and/or holidays. 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Case Manager III: Bachelors Degree in any field + 6 months experience in a behavioral health field required


• Case Manager IV: Bachelor's Degree in Social Science field required


• Case Manager II: Must be a high school graduate or have a HS equivalent + 36 months experience in behavioral health field OR 60 hours college credit in any field + 12 months of behavioral health experience required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the field of mental health, criminal justice, or community based social services required.

PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES: 

• Communication


• Decision Making


• Engagement


• Initiative and Accountability


• Interpersonal


• Learning


• Organizational Alignment


• Quality of Work

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Adaptability: The ability to adjust to changing priorities, unexpected situations, and new challenges while remaining productive and effective.


• Interpersonal Skills: The ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, caregivers, colleagues, and community partners.


• Initiative: The ability to work independently with limited supervision and produce results in a timely, accurate and meaningful manner.


• Cooperation: The ability to work effectively with others is important for successful multidisciplinary teamwork. This includes the ability to work cooperatively, to contribute positively to group dynamics, and to share knowledge and resources.


• Critical Thinking: The ability to solve complex problems and make informed decisions by objectively assessing information, evaluating available resources, considering multiple perspectives, and applying sound judgment.


• Multitasking: The ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities concurrently.  This includes juggling multiple demands simultaneously and being skilled at adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.


• Autonomy: Having the self-discipline to initiate and prioritize work, remain self motivated, manage time independently, and ensure effectively client care delivery with minimal direct oversight.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• ODMHSAS Case Manager II Certification, completed within 60 days of eligibility.


• Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record to use agency and/or personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office and/or for the transportation of clients.