Criminal Justice Liaison - Tucson, AZ (Desert Rose-ACT_2)

Job Responsibilities

• Successfully coordinate with criminal justice resources.
• Cookout intensive outreach and peer support services to members in order to avoid gaps in services and to provide continuity of care (including but not limited to: diversion, educational activities, med cueing, environmental assessments, transportation, referrals, ART meetings, etc.).
• Coordinate with Treatment Team, criminal justice resources, court system, probation/parole officers, mental health court, etc.
• Provide restoration of competency services for the Superior Court.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups for members involved in the criminal justice system to decrease recidivism.
• Complete documentation for behavioral health record in accordance with agency and funding source requirements.
• Participate in the assessment, evaluation and planning of patient care.
• Provide case management, health promotions, skills training, and assessment when engaging with members involved in criminal justice services.
• Provide community and home-based services to enhance and achieve treatment goals.
• Maintain a minimum number of documented client contact hours per week.
• Maintain appropriate documentation (charting) and documents accurately and timely in accordance with agency and funding source requirements.
• Cookordinate transportation of members to and from appointments when appropriate.
• Provide outreach and follow-up on crisis contacts and missed appointments.
• Provide member advocacy and education as needed, to ensure delivery of required services.
• Perform other related duties in accordance with agency growth and changes.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience – Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral Health related field with one year behavioral health experience, OR, BHT level with two years behavioral health experience specific to program position.
• Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• CPR, First Aid & AED certification, if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License, 39-month Motor Vehicle Report, proof of vehicle registration and liability insurance that meet company insurance requirements, if required.
• Negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).