Court Liaison Specialist

Northeastern Center Inc•Auburn, IN

About The Position

The Court Liaison Specialist serves a dual agency role: (1) serves as the court liaison for involuntary detentions, temporary and regular commitments, including initial petition, ongoing monitoring of progress and engagement, terminations, and revocations. (2) Is the primary coordinator for AOT including identifying appropriate participants and all necessary documentation. This person will be responsible to facilitate involuntary detentions and monitor all court-ordered treatment (temporary and regular commitments) with local judicial courts. This person will be responsible to coordinate admissions and discharges from State Psychiatric Hospitals for Northeastern Center clients. It is imperative that the individual understands and navigates DMHA, legal, medical, and behavioral health systems in the “Gatekeeper” role while ensuring Northeastern Center fulfills all obligations in accordance with DMHA and Gatekeeper responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree related to mental health.
Must meet OBHP requirements =Two years’ experience in mental health or community services preferred.
As required by degree and a valid state issued driver's license.

Responsibilities

Serves as the court liaison for involuntary detentions, temporary and regular commitments, including initial petition, ongoing monitoring of progress and engagement, terminations, and revocations.
Primary coordinator for AOT including identifying appropriate participants and all necessary documentation.
Facilitate involuntary detentions and monitor all court-ordered treatment (temporary and regular commitments) with local judicial courts.
Coordinate admissions and discharges from State Psychiatric Hospitals for Northeastern Center clients.
Understands and navigates DMHA, legal, medical, and behavioral health systems in the “Gatekeeper” role while ensuring Northeastern Center fulfills all obligations in accordance with DMHA and Gatekeeper responsibilities.