What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Liaison- PRN Days position at TrustPoint Hospital?
Join our team as a PRN Court Liaison at TrustPoint Hospital! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community through compassion, this position is right for you! TrustPoint Hospital is a 217-bed, state-of-the-art treatment center providing comprehensive medical and psychiatric services on both inpatient and outpatient bases. We deliver exceptional care to patients needing acute physical medicine and rehabilitation, adult, adolescent, geriatric psychiatry, and medical psychiatry.
Schedule: PRN Days (Tuesdays/Thursdays)
Purpose Statement
Provide coordination of clinically indicated services to individuals and the courts, for persons receiving court ordered services.
Essential Functions
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Schedule: PRN Days (Tuesdays/Thursdays)
Purpose Statement
Provide coordination of clinically indicated services to individuals and the courts, for persons receiving court ordered services.
Essential Functions
- Draft and submit petitions, notices, affidavits/certificates of service and denial rights motions with the court on behalf of the patient and the facility.
- Provide all relevant information from the court hearing to the appropriate department at the facility.
- Compile, maintain and track the mental health court appearances and evaluation appointments for all patients admitted to the facility on an involuntary basis.
- Communicate effectively with court clerks, court-appointed doctors, public defenders and various court personnel in order to coordinate and deliver correct patient information for hearings and evaluations.
- Assemble chart materials for mental health court evaluations and hearings to provide evidence for each patient’s hold.
- Communicate patient court progression with appropriate departments at the facility.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of relevant activities.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
- High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in social work or health field preferred.
- Two or more years’ of related experience required.
- Understanding of court/criminal justice system and structure preferred.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.