What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community-Legal Liaison position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.?
Community-Legal Liaison
Requisition ID
2026-39027
Category
Office and Clerical
Job Locations
US-KY-Harlan
Community
HARLAN APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HOSP.
Posted Date
8/5/2026
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
Behavior Health Services
Shift
Day Shift
Facility/Process Level : Location
US-KY-Harlan
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
www.arh.org
Facility/Process Level : Postal Code
40831
Facility/Process Level : Address
81 Ball Park Road
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree in field of Social Work, Psychology or a related field with a
minimum of two (2) years experience in a mental health setting. Required
Basic Life Support Required
Responsibilities:
Assures that patients meet the legal and hospital requirements for voluntary or involuntary admission to the
hospital and/or participation in a treatment plan. Encourages and assists the family in their participation.
Works with the community mental health centers and referral sources to assure that admission criteria is
followed and that the center or agency has obtained the required documents necessary for admission.
Encourages these agencies to monitor the patients treatment and provides them with relevant information at the
time of discharge.
Maintains communications with the legal system regarding patient status, ie: home visits, convalescent leave
and discharge. Secures necessary documents for continued treatment.
Coordinates court proceedings held at the hospital by notifying staff of the time of their appearance and ensuring
the patients attendance.
Maintains a current record of involuntary patients' legal status as it applies to their approved length of admission
and keeps physicians and staff apprised of any changes.
Notifies the legal system, the community mental health centers and family members of patients who leave the
hospital without authorization. Maintains documentation regarding such actions.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current and proposed mental health legislation as it relates to admission of
patients and reimbursement and keep appropriate staff informed of any changes.
Works with the legal system and with the community mental health centers and private referral agencies to
insure their familiarity and compliance with Kentucky Mental Health statutes and with ARH policies and
procedures regarding admission and treatment.
Provides "On Call" back-up for after hours involuntary admissions and other necessary court contact efforts.