Community Behavioral Health Liaison

• Build and coordinate local systems of care connecting individuals with behavioral health needs to appropriate services in collaboration with law enforcement, courts, jails, and crisis teams
• Partner with community stakeholders, including Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and specialty or diversion courts, to support safe, timely, and recovery-oriented responses
• Provide consultation, training, and coordination to justice and public safety partners to improve behavioral health awareness and response
• Support crisis assessment, resource linkage, and diversion efforts, prioritizing access to treatment whenever possible
• Maintain an active, community-based presence across assigned regions for responsiveness, relationship-building, and effective collaboration
• Serve as an essential part of a multidisciplinary, person-centered care team

Requirements

• High School/GED required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred
• Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements through at least one of: qualified addiction professional;
  Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university; any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience;
  Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health
• Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities
• Valid driver’s license required
• Agency-established minimum automobile coverage required
• Driving is an essential function of this community-based position
• Experience navigating mental health or substance use care systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and build trust across diverse professional networks
• Ability to stay calm and grounded when working with individuals in crisis

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in building and coordinating local systems of care for individuals with behavioral health needs, emphasizing collaboration with law enforcement and community stakeholders. Proficient in crisis assessment, resource linkage, and providing training to enhance behavioral health awareness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Crisis Assessment
• Behavioral Health Awareness
• Community Collaboration
• Mental Health Care Systems Navigation
• Qualified Addiction Professional

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Crisis Intervention
• Resource Linkage
• Behavioral Health Support
• Service Delivery to Individuals with Mental Illness
• Substance Use Disorder Support

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Trust Building
• Calmness Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

• Qualified Addiction Professional

Industry Keywords

• Crisis Teams
• Community Stakeholders
• Multidisciplinary Care Team
• Person-Centered Care
• Human Services Field