About this opportunity
Chaarizona lists this Jail Liaison- Tucson opportunity in tucson, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Jail Liaison is primarily responsible for the coordination of care and Community Re-Entry. This position ensures effective and efficient delivery of service(s) to members and their families, as required. General supervision is received from the Community Re-Entry Manager. This includes all documentation of services and outcomes provided.
Primary Duties/ Responsibilities:
Complete community re-entry visits for the Adult Detention Center.
Complete jail visits, working in collaboration with community agencies.
Complete assessments and SMI determinations.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports on program status and accomplishments; submit reports to Arizona Complete Health as required.
Coordinate services provided with other organizations and social service agencies and refer members to other community resources and organizations as needed.
Health Services; coordinate access to entitlements through Health-e Arizona.
Respond to requests from the community to engage people who may need behavioral health services.
Provide PCPs, Emergency Departments and local stakeholders with information regarding entitlements, behavioral health services and benefits of behavioral health treatment.
Coordinate access to behavioral health services for individuals such as assisting in the agency intake process and provide ongoing encouragement.
Establish and maintain positive, productive working relationships with all possible referral sources, traditional and non-traditional, including: Human service programs
Shelter programs
First Responders and other local officials
Courts
Business community
Medical community
Government agencies
Child Protective Services
Schools and other educational institutions
Use Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage community members into care.
Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
Perform special assignments, projects, and other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and purpose of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school Diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health field or four years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in behavioral health care to qualify as a behavioral health technician is preferred.
Cultural Competency & Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to respond to callers/members with patience, objectivity and a nonjudgmental attitude.
Demonstrated ability to solve problem.
Knowledge of community resources and agency services.
Interpersonal skills, positive attitude and the ability to follow all protocols and procedures.
Ability to multi-task and computer literate.
Conditions & Equipment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Level One Fingerprint Clearence Card.
Reliable transportation, clean driving record, Arizona driver’s license, and current personal automobile insurance required.
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Worksite address
tucson, AZ, 85718, US
Who can apply
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