<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Title: Community Behavioral Health Liaison ll</p> <p>Location: St. Louis, Missouri</p> <p>Company: Preferred Family Healthcare</p> <p>Employment Type: Full-time</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>We're seeking a skilled mental health professional with strong clinical assessment abilities and extensive experience in behavioral health treatment to serve as our Community Behavioral Health Liaison. This role requires someone with clinical training and experience who can expertly evaluate complex mental health and substance use needs, provide clinical guidance to justice system partners, and coordinate comprehensive care plans for high-risk individuals.</p> <p>In this clinically-focused position, you'll utilize your professional expertise to conduct behavioral health screenings, provide clinical consultation to law enforcement and court personnel, and coordinate specialized treatment interventions. Your clinical background will be essential in assessing individuals in crisis, determining appropriate levels of care, facilitating civil commitments, and developing strategic care coordination plans for complex cases involving both behavioral health and justice system involvement.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Conduct clinical screenings and assessments for individuals with complex behavioral health needs in justice system settings</p> </li><li> <p>Provide expert clinical consultation to law enforcement, court personnel, and jail staff regarding mental health and substance use disorders</p> </li><li> <p>Evaluate clinical needs and determine appropriate levels of care for crisis intervention and treatment planning</p> </li><li> <p>Apply clinical expertise to facilitate civil commitment procedures and complex case management</p> </li><li> <p>Provide clinical guidance during law enforcement responses to mental health crises</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and deliver clinical training programs for law enforcement and justice system personnel</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate specialized treatment interventions and monitor clinical outcomes</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitate clinical care transitions between justice system and community-based treatment providers</p> </li><li> <p>Apply therapeutic expertise to support law enforcement wellness initiatives</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain clinical documentation and outcome tracking through CareManager system</p> </li></ul> <p>Education and/or Experience Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Requires a master's degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling or related behavioral health field and be an experienced, qualified mental health professional</p> </li><li> <p>Prefer LMSW, LCSW, PLPC, LPC</p> </li><li> <p>Work independently, able to follow direction, and accept supervision</p> </li><li> <p>Establish effective relationships via telephone and personal, face-to-face contacts.</p> </li><li> <p>Adaptability (ability to perform effectively in the face of changing job demands)</p> </li><li> <p>Initiative (taking necessary and appropriate action on one's own)</p> </li></ul> <p>Additional Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strong clinical decision-making skills and professional judgment</p> </li><li> <p>Experience conducting risk assessments and crisis intervention</p> </li><li> <p>Expertise in behavioral health systems and evidence-based practices</p> </li><li> <p>Advanced knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders</p> </li><li> <p>Must possess valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community travel</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to maintain clinical boundaries while working in non-traditional settings</p> </li><li> <p>Must be at least 21 years old, hold a current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.</p> </li></ul> <p>Position Perks & Benefits:</p> <p>Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life</p> <p>Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more</p> <p>Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive</p> <p>Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within</p> <p>Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness</p> <p>Brightli is on a Mission:</p> <p>A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.</p> <p>As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.</p> <p>We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.</p>