Behavioral Health Liaison

Full-time, Non-Exempt Starting Pay Range :

• $68,369.60 - $74,048 Work Schedule : 1 : 00 PM - 9 : 00 PM 4 days on, 2 days off with rotating weekends Job Summary The Behavioral Health Liaison (BHL) works with individuals who are seeking psychiatric service referrals for a variety of acute and chronic psychiatric needs.
• The BHL provides consultation to all consumers of the Department of Human Services staff when requested, law enforcement, outside agencies, and the community regarding behavioral health services, crisis intervention, and suicidal risk assessment.
• The BHL also works closely with the court system as it relates to State Statutes Chapters 34, 46, 51.42, 54, 55, 92, 94 and all professional and county guidelines.

Case assignments and community treatment needs can vary significantly and often require working outside the normal 8 :

Essential Functions and Responsibilities The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position.  Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodations to be qualified for the position.  Other duties may be required and assigned. 30% Case Management :

Provides voluntary Case Management services. 45% Crisis Intervention :

Staff referrals with the outpatient treatment team, and coordinate record keeping / obtaining for new clinic referrals. 5%Team Staffing :

Develops crisis plans within this framework. 10% Court Liaison :

Maintains communication with Ozaukee County Corporation Counsel. 5% / 5% Training / Other :

Performs any other duties that may be assigned. 5% / 0% Discharge Planning from Inpatient Services :

Supervision Exercised None Minimum Education Qualifications Education and / or Experience Requirements :

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements :

Work Environment A large portion of the BHL’s work environment is in the community where their clients live and work.  Contacts also occur in the hospital, jail, courtrooms, and other agencies, including law enforcement.  Due to the unpredictability of some outreach situations, there is an infrequent risk of attack or injury from clients.   Ozaukee County offers a generous benefits package including :