Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Liaison – Davidson County Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Liaison – Davidson County 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars Nashville, TN Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals. Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee. Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you! Pos i tion Summ a r y : Provide liaison services activities with mental illness or co-occurring disorders who are incarcerated or at risk of incarceration due to involvement in the Criminal Justice system in Davidson County. Pos i tion R e s ponsibil i t i e s : 1. Proactively identify and engage consumers who are seriously and persistently mentally ill (SPMI) in the Criminal Justice System. 2. Identify service providers in various organizations, institutions and agencies serving or having contract with SPMI consumers. 3. Develop community resources and coordinate existing resources for this population. 4. Meet with identified service providers to educate them about the Agency’s programs and to solicit their assistance in identifying consumers who would benefit from the program. 5. Assess referrals to determine their appropriateness for mental health and/or other services and to assess their immediate needs. 6. Develop and coordinate plans for release from jail. 7. Link current consumers of mental health services with their service providers. 8. Conduct follow-up activities with consumers when released from jail into the community programs and services to ensure successful integration into the community from incarceration. 9. Complete all paperwork necessary, including imputing information into the TNWITS system. 10. Present assessment and enrollment paperwork to appropriate staff members for assignment. 11. Provide consultation to Care Managers and other mental health providers regarding assessment evaluations, as needed. 12. Inform program personnel and/or community of trends, issues and concerns. 13. In conjunction with the TDMHSAS staff, develop a training format and curriculum for the purposes of providing mental health training activities to law enforcement officers, correctional personnel, transportation agents and other appropriate Criminal Justice personnel. 14. Ensure program protocols/policies and procedures are carried out. 15. Submit monthly and quarterly reports to TDMHSAS as indicated in grant requirements. 16. Promptly address team concerns and work to obtain resolution. 17. Provide support and consultation for Care Managers with consumers in crisis situations. 18. Review clinical documentation to ensure this documentation is individualized and meets consumer’s needs. 19. Ensure consumers are provided efficient transitions within the Agency and in the community. 20. Assist Care Managers and other staff with referral and linkage to community resources and advocate for consumers when necessary. Other R es pon s ibi l it i e s : Res pon sib l e f o r a t t end i n g a ll m a nd a t o ry i n – s e r v ices, c on ti nu ing e du c a ti o n an d an n ua l h ea lth re q u i r e m en ts C omp ly w ith a ll C o rp o rate C o mp l ia n ce po l i ci e s, p ractices a n d p ro c e du res. Re po rt a ll un e t h ical a ct i v ities to s upe r v isor, Corp o ra t e C o mp l i an c e O f f i c e , V a lu e s H o tline n u m b e r or H u m a n R e s ou rce Di r e ct o r. Co m p ly w ith a ll O SHA an d s a f e ty po l i cies, p r a ctic e s, a n d p roc e d u re s . R e p o rt a ll un s a fe p r a ctic e s o r accid e n ts to s u p e r v iso r , S a f e ty Su p e r v isor and / o r O S HA Co o rd i na t o r W i ll b e c o m p l i an t w ith t h e r e le v an t re g u l a ti on s c on c e rn i n g th e p r i v a cy an d s e c u r i ty o f c on s u m e r ‘ s p rot e c t e d hea l t h i n f o r m a ti o n (PHI) a s e s t ab l i s he d b y t h e H e a lth I n s u r a n ce P o rta b i l ity an d A c c o u n t a b i l ity A ct o f 1 9 9 6 (HI P AA). P a rtic i pa t e in p r oa cti v e te a m e f fo rts to a c h ie v e d e pa r t me n t a l a n d c o mp a n y g oa ls. P e r f o rm o t he r d u ti e s a s a ssi g ned. Pro v ide l eade r s h ip to o t he rs t h r ou g h e x a m p le an d s ha r i n g o f k no w le d g e /skil l. Follow a ll po l i cies a n d p ro c e d u res s e t b y th e A g en c y. E sse n t i a l S k i l l s a nd E x pe r i e n c e : Master’s degree (M.A. or M.S.) in a behavioral health related field of counseling, psychology, social work or sociology is preferred. Master’s degree in other related fields, such as Criminal Justice, will be considered. Internal applicants must have a minimum 2 years of Care Management experience E sse n t i a l R e quir e m e n ts for the P os i tion: V a l i d T e n n e ss e e Dr i v e r ‘ s L ice n se Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Acc e p t ab le Cr i m i n a l B a ck g ro u n d In v e sti g a ti o n P e rso n a l A u t o m o b i l e In s u r a n ce Cell Phone Transportation That Seats 4 People Core Competen c i e s : Assessment Skills Time management/organization Recovery focused Team oriented Flexibility Customer service Reporting t o this Po s ition: N o n e P h y s i ca l De ma nds a n d W o r k E n v ironm e n t : T h e p h y sical de m and s an d w o rk e n v i r onmen t c ha rac t e r i stics de scr ib e d h e re a re re p res e n t a ti v e o f t ho s e tha t must b e me t b y a n e mp lo y e e t o s u c c e s s f u l l y pe r f o r m t h e e ss e n ti a l f u n cti on s o f th is j ob . R ea s o n a b le a cc om mo d a ti o n s m a y b e m a d e t o en a b le in d i v id ua ls w ith d isa b i l ities t o p e r f o rm t h e e ss e n ti a l f u n cti on s .

Physical demands:

While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS

Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in.

The following products are available:

Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage Health Savings Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance 403b – Retirement Plan Calm App for medication and mental health Gym membership discounts Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.