Court Liaison

Division/Department: Crisis and Stabilization Services
Location: Main Office, 3536 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI 53144
Type of Position: Full-time, Non-Exempt

About the role

The Court Liaison is responsible for monitoring individuals under Chapter 51.20 or Settlement Agreements. Court Liaisons facilitate linkages to community resources to comply with treatment recommendations and court orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide linkage and follow-up services to patients under Chapter 51 Commitment or Settlement Agreement.
• Communicate with identified providers regarding the Chapter 51 Commitment or Settlement Agreement.
• Provide copies of commitment order or settlement agreement to mental health prescriber.
• Notify treatment providers of client's noncompliance with Settlement Agreement.
• Monitor and report to Corporation Counsel all clients who are in noncompliance of court-ordered treatment plan under 51 Settlement Agreements.
• Review Commitments three months prior to expiration and prepare court form for hearing and letter to the court with recommendations and supporting evidence regarding extension of Commitment Order.
• Communicate recommendations to supervisor, Corporation Counsel, and client.
• Complete or update a crisis plan on all Settlement Agreement and Commitment Orders within 30 days of hospital discharge; revise the crisis plan every 6 months.
• Provide face-to-face or phone appointment prior to the client's discharge from inpatient care.
• Provide weekly face-to-face (or equivalent) contact with clients residing in Kenosha County for the first 30 days discharged from hospitalization.
• Provide monthly phone staffing with client and/or support staff residing outside of Kenosha County.
• Provide a face-to-face (or equivalent) visit within 2 business days of client's admission to KARE Center; assist in discharge plans.
• Document visits in both CTS and KARE Center blue notes.
• Serve as liaison for hospital and/or group home replacement.
• Attend court hearings related to Chapter 51, including Probable Cause, Final Hearing, and Commitment extension proceedings.
• Inform client of court liaison's role, legal process, and statutory time limit utilizing the post-discharge checklist.
• Maintain and monitor internal file containing client's legal information.
• Coordinate with hospital/group home staff and treating psychiatrist to formulate appropriate discharge plans for clients under legal orders.
• Act as a liaison with client's treatment team, including family members, in planning and possible placement into residential or state facility.
• Act as a backup to other team members in the division.
• Attend peer review, weekly team meeting, weekly IMD residential review, clinical supervision, and weekly supervision with supervisor.
• Complete all documentation related to new cases, including but not limited to: post-discharge checklist, crisis plan, release(s) of information, provider letters, alternative forms of communication, referrals to case management, and other appropriate/qualifying services.
• Document all contacts in CTS within 5 business days, ensure SharePoint files are updated monthly, and provide WIBS to supervisor timely.
• Maintain productivity average between CTS contacts and WIBS.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage.
• Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily.
• Ability to give and accept feedback as part of a team.
• Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently.
• Willingness to learn and work with treatment philosophies.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Pay

Starting pay range: $23.00 - $24.82 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week or as demanded by the job