Adult Treatment Court Liaison

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Oakland County Circuit Court, the Adult Treatment Court Liaison will be expected to provide access to a broad array of mental health services to serve both the Adult Treatment Court (ATC) and the greater 6thCircuit Court.

The Court Liaison works closely with members of the ATC Team by delivering detailed progress and adherence updates on a regular basis.

This position is expected to serve andassistthe 6thCircuit Court via assessment, court testimonies, consultations, progress updates, crisis intervention, community referrals and the coordination of care throughout Oakland Community Health Network’s (OCHN) provider network.

The Adult Treatment Court Liaison will help bridge the gaps between the Court, public mental health systems and substance use  addition, Liaison will facilitate the identification of common goals, and increase cross-system awareness and integration.

Essential Functions

Under direction perform the following:

• Act as a primary liaison between OCHN, Provider Network, court, and other entities that are part of the individual’s treatment.
• Completetimelymental health and substance use assessments and recommend proper course of action to the ATC/6thCircuit Court.
• As needed, coordinate with OCHN Access/Sober Support Unit for higher level of care substance use disorder treatment services for persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Monitor treatment plan progress (or non-compliance) and report accordingly to the ATC.
• Maintain clinical information for the OCHNsystem,including current andaccuraterecords subject to audit.
• Provide/share educational opportunities for courtteamsin matters relevant to the treatment court, highlighting mental health and substance use disorders.
• Be proactive in working with ATC individuals by making in person/virtual visits, phone calls andutilizingother forms of communication to ensure quality of care.
• Facilitate the sharing of treatment plans by the provider network on a regular basis with the ATC/6thCircuit Court.
• Work closely with provider network to promote effective communication and understanding of ATC/6thCircuit Court policies (including attending relevant provider meetings on a regular basis and inviting provider staff to court meetings).
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Provide information and referrals to county residents in need of community services, who may or may not meet criteria for OCHN services.
• Assist individuals in applying for Medicaid/SSI/Disability when needed.
• Ensure that proper consent and release forms for mental health services and other documents are completed.
• Establish strong working relationships and serve as liaison with mental health providers and human services agencies in the Oakland County community tofacilitateefficient coordination of individual services.
• Represent OCHN to the community in a manner that fosters the goals and mission of OCHN.
• Prepares verbal, written and statistical reports as requested by ATC/6thCircuit Court and OCHN, whileobservingappropriate regulatory content and timeline requirements.
  
  Evaluate individual and community impact, and overall effectiveness of position.
• Participate in grant phone calls, meetings,learning collaboratives, coaching calls, and TA opportunities, as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement andutilizationreview activities as appropriate.
• Participates in local taskforces, committees, workshops, and conferences.
• Perform other duties, including more in-depth SUD responsibilities, as assigned.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field.

*** Bilingual in Spanish desirable***

• LMSW, LPC, LP
• LOCUS and ASAM training preferred.

• Three (3) years of experience in social work, human services, criminology, psychology, or related field.
• One (1) year of clinical experience providing mental health services to individuals with dual diagnoses.
• Experience providing therapeutic services to individuals involved with the criminal justice system, person with substance use and mental health diagnoses.
• Experience with Integrated Dual…