Community Behavioral Health Liaison
$55,765–$58,406 year
HybridEl Dorado Springs, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate local systems of care connecting 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 and specialty 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 efforts, prioritizing access to treatment whenever possible. Maintain an active, community-based presence across assigned regions to ensure responsiveness, relationship-building, and effective collaboration as an essential part of a multidisciplinary, person-centered care team. This role strengthens community care systems while advocating for those with complex behavioral health needs within the justice system.
Required Qualifications
- High School/GED
- Valid driver's license
- Agency established minimum automobile coverage
- Ability to qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed: Qualified addiction professional; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the U.S. Department of Education's database of accredited schools; 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
- Ability to drive as an essential function of this community-based position
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a human service-related field
- Motivated by meaningful, community-impactful work
- Experience navigating mental health or substance use care systems
- Ability to communicate effectively and build trust across diverse professional networks
- Ability to stay calm and grounded when working with individuals in crisis
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