Community Behavioral Health Liaison II

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Position:Community Behavioral Health Liaison II

Location: Mexico, MO

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Community Behavioral Health Liaison II

Location: Mexico, MO — Community-Based

Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health Outreach

Job Type: Full-time | Exempt

Position Summary:

Arthur Center is looking for a skilled, relationship-driven Community Behavioral Health Liaison II to serve as a key bridge between our behavioral health system and the justice-involved individuals who need access to it most. In this role, you will engage and coordinate care for people who are in contact with law enforcement, jails, and court systems across Audrain, Callaway, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, and Monroe Counties — triaging needs, connecting clients to resources, building partnerships with law enforcement and judicial partners, and supporting crisis response in the community.

This is meaningful, community-based work that sits at the intersection of behavioral health, criminal justice, and public safety. If you are a clinician or human services professional who is energized by community work, skilled at building trust with diverse and difficult-to-reach populations, and ready to make a difference in how central Missouri responds to the mental health needs of justice-involved individuals, we want to hear from you.

The Community Behavioral Health Liaison II position offers...

• Collaborative work environment and meaningful, mission-driven work in a high-impact community role
• Competitive pay commensurate with experience | Benefits Eligible
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical (HSA option), Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• A mission-driven workplace culture committed to transforming behavioral health access across central Missouri

• Engage and support clients who frequently interact with law enforcement, jails, and court services across the six-county service area.
• Triage and screen client needs to identify the most clinically appropriate services and connect individuals to care in a timely manner.
• Connect clients with needed community resources and follow up to ensure their needs are met and referrals are completed.
• Provide individual assistance to clients in accessing mental health, medical, and social services.
• Engage with people in a trauma-informed and collaborative manner that supports safety, empowerment, voice, and choice.

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with local law enforcement, judicial staff, jails, ambulance personnel, crisis call centers, crisis centers, and hospitals.
• Promote, organize, and present for local Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) council trainings.
• Attend educational seminars and meetings related to professional advancement, including the state CIT conference.

• Participate in crisis on-call duties as secondary responder as needed.
• Respond to crises in the community in a timely manner using Crisis Prevention Institute techniques, CPR, and other appropriate behavioral management approaches.

• Document all interactions and contacts with clients according to agency and DMH standards.
• Meet all internal and external reporting requirements including…