CIVIL COURT LIAISON

Job Responsibilities

• Treatment of clients in therapy (group, individual, family)
• Crisis management
• Direct clinical services for a broad range of Mental Health needs with adults and children
• Build collaborative professional partnerships with community stakeholders
• Reduce the number of unnecessary involuntary commitment affidavits
• Reduce unnecessary admissions to Mississippi State Hospital and other DMH facilities
• Assess individuals in need and determine appropriate services/interventions/resources
• Provide case and/or program consultation with family and outside resources

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mental Health Field
• Eligible to meet DMH Certification/Licensure requirements for Therapist (CMHT)
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License