Law Enforcement Liaison III

About the role

The Tarrant County Law Enforcement Liaison Project assists law enforcement officers in diverting persons with mental impairments from the criminal justice system into behavioral health treatment services. Staff provide 24‑hour assistance to local law enforcement, deliver training and outreach activities, and facilitate needs assessments, eligibility screenings, and access to appropriate treatment and social services for individuals with behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist law enforcement officers in appropriately diverting persons with mental impairments from the criminal justice system into behavioral health treatment services.
• Provide 24‑hour assistance to local law enforcement officers.
• Conduct training and outreach activities for law enforcement and community partners.
• Facilitate and/or conduct needs assessments and eligibility screenings.
• Coordinate access to appropriate treatment and other social services for individuals with behavioral health needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in social services, Criminal Justice, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a related field.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Texas driver’s license, CJIS certification; Licensed Professional Counselor Intern, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Licensed Masters Social Worker, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with company matching.
• Day‑one PTO accrual.
• Ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Comprehensive wellness programs supporting physical, mental, and financial health.
• Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.
• Emphasis on work‑life balance and personal wellbeing.

Values

• Respect for people who are active in planning their services.
• Recovery as a lifelong process of better health.
• Success measured by positive outcomes for each person.
• Participation of people and their families in the process.
• Inclusion in the community through services that promote growth and independence.
• Safe, ethical, and cost‑effective services.
• Best practices based on current research in medical, psychosocial, and organizational fields.
• Collaboration with other organizations for better services.