Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Liaison - Davidson County - Mental Health Cooperative Inc
Nashville, TN 37201
About the Job
We offer:
- Competitive market compensation
- Immediate 403(b) matching eligibility and a generous PTO plan
- Best-in-Class healthcare for you and your family
- A variety of benefits savings programs and other perks
- Training & Career Growth Opportunities
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!
Job Title: Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Liaison, Davidson County
JOB SUMMARY: 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.
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p
Salary: $45,000/year
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Proactively identify and engage consumers who are seriously and persistently mentally ill (SPMI) in the Criminal Justice System.
- Identify service providers in various organizations, institutions and agencies serving or having contract with SPMI consumers.
- Develop community resources and coordinate existing resources for this population.
- 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.
- Assess referrals to determine their appropriateness for mental health and/or other services and to assess their immediate needs.
- Develop and coordinate plans for release from jail.
- Link current consumers of mental health services with their service providers.
- 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.
- Complete all paperwork necessary, including imputing information into the TNWITS system.
- Present assessment and enrollment paperwork to appropriate staff members for assignment.
- Provide consultation to Care Managers and other mental health providers regarding assessment evaluations, as needed.
- Inform program personnel and/or community of trends, issues and concerns.
- 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.
- Ensure program protocols/policies and procedures are carried out.
- Submit monthly and quarterly reports to TDMHSAS as indicated in grant requirements.
- Promptly address team concerns and work to obtain resolution.
- Provide support and consultation for Care Managers with consumers in crisis situations.
- Review clinical documentation to ensure this documentation is individualized and meets consumer's needs.
- Ensure consumers are provided efficient transitions within the Agency and in the community.
- Assist Care Managers and other staff with referral and linkage to community resources and advocate for consumers when necessary.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 must be license eligible (LMSW, LPC, LMFT etc)
- Internal applicants must have a minimum 2 years of Care Management experience
- Valid Tennessee Driver's License
- Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
- Personal Automobile Insurance
- Cell Phone
- Transportation That Seats 4 People
ABOUT YOU:
- Assessment Skills
- Obtains pertinent biopsychosocial information from consumers
- Utilizes collateral services and available records to support assessments
- Identifies and prioritizes needs to be targeted
- Identifies available resources and supports
- Incorporates additional screening tools as indicated
- Documentation clearly reflects the above
- Assessment, recommendations and plans are individualized, descriptive and consumer-specific
- Appropriate forms are used
- Documentation reflects quality service
- Time management/organization
- Attends required meetings and appointments as scheduled
- Is punctual
- Meets deadlines
- Is prepared for meetings and appointments
- Plans for time off
- Structures schedule in a manner that allows for documentation and follow up activities
- Completes tasks in a timely manner
- Prepares for consultation with supporting documentation and information
- Recovery focused
- Develops individualized plans
- Documentation reflects quality service
- All life domains are addressed with consumer as needed
- Utilize natural supports available to consumers
- Engage the consumer
- Operates from a harm reduction perspective
- Demonstrates an understanding of factors that contribute to recovery
- Help facilitate the establishment of services and complete referrals as appropriate
- Team oriented
- Attends and participates in team meetings
- Provide assistance to coworkers as needed
- Engages and collaborates with involved external partners
- Participate in activities that promote team building and strengthening
- Demonstrates respect for team members and external partners
- Is proactive in identifying and taking action on tasks that benefit the team
- Flexibility
- Appropriately triages tasks and responsibilities and adjusts plans as needed in order to provide high quality care
- Accepts and applies feedback
- Seeks out additional tasks and responsibilities
- Seeks out opportunities to increase knowledge and skill
- Manages stressful situations calmly and effectively
- Adapts easily to changes in protocols
- Makes suggestions to improve processes or increase quality of care
- Demonstrates flexibility in workplace/assignment
- Implements change effectively and quickly
- Customer service
- Responds to emails and voicemails in a prompt manner
- Provides good follow up to referral sources
- Engages external parties when appropriate
- Is a good listener
- Demonstrates strong follow through
- Works well with other agency departments to streamline care
- Can diffuse high tension situations comfortably
- Represents the team favorably to other entities
- Shareholders/external partners maintain positive perception of individual's performance, work ethic and abilities
- Demonstrates solid working relationship with TDMHSAS, external county partners, and external Criminal Justice Liaisons
- Follows policies/requirements of associated entities
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.
For nearly 30 years, Mental Health Cooperative (MHC) has been helping adults with severe mental illness and children with serious emotional challenges live quality lives in the community with ongoing support and treatment. MHC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We maintain a drug-free workplace.