Job description

Volunteer Behavioral Health - Franklin Campus has an immediate full-time position open for a Criminal Justice Liaison. Position will cover Wilson and Williamson Counties.

General Characteristics of Duties: Work with local criminal justice system to assist inmates with various aspects of mental health treatment and re-entry planning as well as those at risk for incarceration. Conduct mental health and substance use assessments, determine diagnosis and level of care needed for treatment. Based on level of need, provide recommendations to the judicial system. Complete referrals for treatment, referrals to community resources, work with inmate on release planning, and provide coordination of care. Work closely with treatment team to ensure coordination of services upon release. Will act as an advocate for the inmate. Individual is/will be trained and certified as a Mandatory Pre-Screening Agent with the State of Tennessee for crisis services to conduct assessments in order to further expedite crisis assessments and referrals to Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute.

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): Knowledge of mental illness, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. Prefer experience diagnosing mental illness and substance use disorders. Prefer experience working with adults in the criminal justice system, understanding of specific cultural issues and the region. Ability to interact with community members, participate as a team with judicial system and local jails.

EDUCATIONAL/ EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree required Master’s degree preferred in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field License preferred, or must at least be license eligible.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you vaccinated for Covid-19 or are you willing to?

Work Location: One location

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