Court Services Liaison

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is currently seeking a full-time Court Services Liaison to add to our team of professionals. This position will coordinate and monitor the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program for adults with serious mental illness under outpatient civil commitment and coordinate Southwestern's participation in Mental Health Court. This role will also serve as the primary liaison among participants, treatment teams, courts, hospitals, crisis services, legal representatives, and community partners to support treatment engagement, timely court communication, continuity of care, and community stability.

WHY WORK FOR SOUTHWESTERN?

- AFFORDABLE Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts DAY ONE of employment!

- 401K Employer Contribution & Match

- Student Loan Assistance Program

- Physical & Financial Wellness Programs

- Generous Paid Time Off plan

- Competitive Total Compensation Program

- Individualized orientation and training program

- We are GROWING!!

WHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR?

- Monitor AOT participants' engagement in court-ordered treatment, including appointments, medications when applicable, and participation in recommended services.

- Coordinate care with case managers, clinicians, hospitals, courts, legal partners, law enforcement, and community providers

- Participate in AOT Treatment Team meetings and assist with review of referrals, eligibility, treatment needs, and barriers to successful community placement.

- Meet with accepted participants prior to discharge, review AOT expectations and client rights, and support transition into community-based services.

- Prepare and submit court progress reports and participate in court check-ins, hearings, and other commitment-related proceedings as needed.

- Monitor for changes in clinical status, treatment disengagement, or other concerns and coordinate outreach, re-engagement, and appropriate intervention.

- Assist with revocation-related coordination when clinically and legally appropriate, including gathering documentation and communicating with treatment and legal partners.

- Maintain accurate documentation of AOT-related contacts, coordination, court activity, and participant progress in the electronic medical record.

- Track AOT referrals, admissions, discharges, court activity, and program outcomes for reporting and quality improvement.

- Participate in development and refinement of AOT policies, procedures, workflows, training, and community partnerships.

- Provide education and support to internal and external stakeholders regarding AOT processes and expectations.

- Serve as Southwesterns designated liaison to Mental Health Court and attend treatment team meetings, court sessions, and coordination meetings as assigned.

- Communicate court decisions, requests, and follow-up needs to assigned case managers, clinicians, and program managers.

Qualifications

WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION?

- Must hold a Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, or another mental health or human services related field. A Masters degree and/or professional licensure is preferred.

- Must have a minimum of two years of experience working with adults with serious mental illness.

- Experience with civil commitment, court-involved treatment, State Psychiatric Hospitals, crisis services, or community-based services is preferred.

- Must be at least 21 years of age, maintain a valid Indiana drivers license, maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable regulations, and obtain and maintain required agency training, including Welle Training.

If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today!

EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (812) 435-2057