Civil Commitment Liaison

Description

Therapy (group, individual, family); crisis management; direct clinical services for a broad range of Mental Health needs with adults and children to include diagnostic impressions, clinical assessments and referrals as needed.

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location:
  
  Cleveland, MS
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree
• Travel Percentage:
  Negligible
• Job Shift: Day

• Build collaborative professional partnerships with community stakeholders including local police department, sheriff's department and hospital(s).
• Reduce the number of unnecessary involuntary commitment affidavits filed by collaborating with staff at the Chancery Clerk's office and assessing client need and affiant report.
• Reduce unnecessary admissions to Mississippi State Hospital and other DMH facilities by performing pre-evaluation screenings, monitoring commitment evaluations and hearings, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the most appropriate dispensation of cases.
• Work with local authorities, on site when warranted, to assess mental health needs in the event that mental health is thought to be contributing factor during law enforcement interventions.
• Assess individuals in need to determine which services/interventions/resources will be most appropriate for them and refer as needed.
• Provide case and/or program consultation with family and outside resources (agencies) as needed.

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