Court Liaison

Kenosha, WI
Full Time
Crisis and Stabilization Services
Mid Level
KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.
3536 52nd Street Kenosha, WI 53144

Division/Department: Crisis and Stabilization Services
Location: Main Office
Job Title: Court Liaison
Reports To: Court Services Program Manager
Type of Position: Full-time                                               
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt           
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week or as demanded by the job


POSITION SUMMARY
The Court Liaison is responsible to monitor individuals that are under Chapter 51.20 or Settlement Agreements. Court Liaisons facilitate linkages to community resources to comply with treatment recommendations and court orders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.     Chapter 51
             a.   Provide linkage and follow up services to patients that are under Chapter 51 Commitment or Settlement Agreement. Communicate with identified providers regarding the Chapter 51 Commitment or Settlement Agreement. Responsible for providing copies of commitment order or settlement agreement to mental health prescriber.
             b.   Notify treatment providers of client's noncompliance with Settlement Agreement. Monitor and report to Corporation Counsel all clients who are in noncompliance of court ordered treatment plan under 51 Settlement Agreements.
             c.   Review Commitments three months prior to expiration and prepare court form for hearing and letter to the court with recommendations and supporting evidence regarding extension of Commitment Order.  Communicate recommendations to supervisor, Corporation Counsel and client.
             d.   Complete or update a crisis plan on all Settlement Agreement and Commitment Orders within 30 days of hospital discharge. Revise the crisis plan every 6 months.
             e.   Provide face to face or phone appointment prior to the client's discharge from inpatient care.
             f.   Provide weekly face to face (or the like) with clients residing in Kenosha County for the first 30 days discharged from hospitalization.
             g.   Provide monthly phone staffing with client and/or support staff residing outside of Kenosha County.
             h.   Provide a face to face (or the like) visit within 2 business days of client's admission to KARE Center. Assist in the discharge plans. Document visits in both CTS and KARE Center blue notes.
2.     Liaison for hospital and/or group home replacement
             a.   Attend court hearings related to Chapter 51, including Probable Cause, Final Hearing, and Commitment extension proceedings.
             b.   Inform client of court liaison's role, legal process, and statutory time limit utilizing the post discharge checklist.
             c.   Maintain and monitor internal file containing client's legal information.
             d.   Coordinate with hospital/group home staff and treating psychiatrist to formulate appropriate discharge plans for clients who are under legal orders.
             e.   Act as a liaison with client's treatment team, including family members, in the planning and possible placement into residential or state facility.
             f.   Act as a backup to other team members in the division.
             g.   Attend peer review, weekly team meeting, weekly IMD residential review, clinical supervision and weekly supervision with supervisor.
3.     Reporting
             a.   Complete all documentation related to new cases to include but not limited to: post discharge checklist, crisis plan, release(s) of information, provider letters, alternative forms of communication, referrals to case management, and other appropriate/qualifying services.
             b.   Document all contacts in CTS within 5 business days, ensure SharePoint files are updated monthly, and WIBS are provided to supervisor timely.
             c.   Maintain productivity average between CTS contacts and WIBS.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.  Master's Degree preferred.
1.     Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language
2.     Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record
3.     Must carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage
4.     Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily
5.     Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team
6.     Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently
7.     Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies
8.     Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Kenosha Human Development Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other status protected under federal, state, and local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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