Assist 18th Judicial department defendants in navigating available behavioral health services at community mental health centers and other community organizations. Inform criminal justice entities of available services and resource needs. Facilitate timely collaboration and consultation with criminal justice entities as the liaison between AllHealth Network and the 18th Judicial Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely and collaborate with criminal justice entities using a trauma-informed and culturally-competent model
• Conduct timely screening and assessment of defendants for behavioral health conditions via HIPAA compliant record review and/or use of statewide court data system to determine need for referral and treatment options
• Identify and provide appropriate public and private programs, resources and treatment options available for mental health services, substance use treatment, transition and wraparound services to defendants, offenders, and those diverted from the criminal justice system.
• Assist with timely consultation with criminal justice involved entities assigned to the case regarding the individual’s behavioral health condition, involvement with mental health services, and resource availability
• Coordinate with jail-based behavioral health providers to ensure continuity of care and service delivery for individuals who have been screened and show a need for behavioral health services
• Track cases where screening, assessments, or consultations have occurred, including any outcomes or court orders related to those efforts
• Provide timely, accurate data regarding the work of the Bridges Program to the judicial department, as required
• Participate and contribute to departmental meetings, supervision and other meetings, as needed, to ensure cohesive operations and communication between AllHealth Network and the 18th Judicial Department
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in specialized training and other informal learning experiences necessary to fulfill the role of the court liaison
• Follow all AllHealth Network policies and procedures
• Complete all required trainings as listed in Relias Learning within required timelines
• Perform other duties as required within the scope of the position and the experience, education and ability of the employee. May include but not limited to identification of gaps/areas of need within our catchment area, non-case specific consultation to criminal justice personnel regarding behavioral health and community treatment options.

Hourly Rate: $23 - $25 an hour

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health/behavioral health related area of focus such as social work, psychology, sociology or criminal justice.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a mental health, substance use or human services setting such as a community-based agency, behavioral health center, or psychiatric facility/residence.

Benefits & Perks:

First, you would be joining on of Denver’s Top Places to Work! We are honored to receive this amazing designation and we know it is recognition from our engaged staff who believe they are taken care of, listened to, and believe they are part of something bigger.

Our facility is approved by the Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC), and we offer our employees the opportunity to participate in our Loan Repayment Program. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Positive, collaborative team culture

• Competitive compensation structure

• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts

• Retirement Savings 401k, company match up to 50% of the first 6% contributed

• Excellent Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Off

• Additional Benefits

Education

• Bachelors or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)