Community Behavioral Health Liaison

About the role

Join ReDiscover’s Diversion & Intervention Services and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ReDiscover’s main contact with law enforcement, courts, and jails, supporting individuals with behavioral health needs.
• Follow up on referrals with assertive community outreach and link individuals to services and resources.
• Provide consultation, outreach, or co-deployment with law enforcement as needed.
• Deliver CIT, POST-approved, or Roll Call trainings for law enforcement and first responders.
• Participate in CIT Council trainings, meetings, and community events.
• Train and facilitate Civil Involuntary Detention/96-hour holds for the agency and community.
• Build strong relationships with courts, offering consultation, assessment, or staffing support.
• Collaborate with CCBHCs, hospitals, law enforcement, courts, jails, and other systems to break down silos and improve access to behavioral health services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a social science field preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in treatment planning and community behavioral health outreach preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and insurance for work-related travel.
• Knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders, with a focus on recovery-oriented care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in electronic health records, Microsoft Office, and use of email to manage data and reporting.
• Commitment to helping individuals access behavioral health services and improve community outcomes.