Court Liaison

Court Liaison

Seven Hills Hospital is part of Acadia Healthcare, a provider of behavioral healthcare services throughout the US.

Join the team of highly dedicated professionals. We are presently looking for a Per Diem Court Liaison who will be responsible for compiling, serving, and attending court for our patients. The person selected for this position needs to have the availability of per diem, Mon - Fri.

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

* 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 required.

To apply, please go to www.sevenhillsbi.com.

No Agency calls, please.

Seven Hills Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer