Court Liaison

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for serving as liaison for and among the Mental Health Court for both in and out of county residents.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Serves as liaison between the Psychiatrists, Mental Health Review Officers, Public Defenders, County delegates and patients.
• Follows-up on commitment status changes to ensure all patients remain on a valid commitment.
• Plans and facilitates all meetings associated with Mental Health Court, including treatment team meetings, stakeholder meetings, commitment hearings and additional, as requested.
• Travel locally to deliver documents to hearing officers.
• Performs data entry by updating and maintaining all excel spreadsheets, in-house logs and hearing schedules to ensure all patients remain on a valid commitment.
• Assures all paperwork and documents for all Involuntary Commitment types are assimilated into the Mental Health Court process timely.
• Coordinates the completion of all petitions, orders, continuances and ACT 77 forms timely.
• Works with the Berks County Courthouse to file documents timely.
• Maintain confidentiality of hospital employees and patient information to meet HIPPA and hospital standards.

Education:  HS Diploma or equivalent

Experience:  A minimum of one (1) year experience in the mental health field required; thorough understanding of the Mental Health Procedures Act and ability to identify valid commitment types.

Certifications/Licenses: CPR / CPI per position requirements; Valid Driver’s License.