Behavioral Health Police Liaison, Full-time, Days
Job Description
The POLICE LIAISON reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The BHS/Police Coordinator is a full-time grant-funded position that reports to the Manager of Behavioral Health Services. Under the direction of the Manager, this individual will work closely with all social, medical, and other community partners to link police involved citizens to appropriate levels of care. As requested or appropriate, and agreed upon by the citizen, this person will assess, evaluate and formulate treatment plans for the continued care of the citizen.
This position will entail research, collection of data, reviewing of police reports, assisting officers with individuals exhibiting signs of mental illness and/or substance abuse, community meetings, department meetings, and performing other functions related to provision of mental health/substance use services within the community.
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Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.