Serves as the agency liaison to the BRRJ and NCJ for the purpose of assessing individuals in the jail, to determine the presence of mental illness or co-occurring disorders. Individuals determined to have mental illness or co-occurring disorders will be linked to the appropriate NCSB program.

Knowledge

• Mental health and substance abuse concepts and symptoms associated with multiple disability population
• Assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation for people with mental health and substance abuse disorders
• DSM-V diagnostic criteria and psychotropic medications, side effects and uses
• Medicaid/Medicare
• State Licensure Requirements
• Client Rights Regulations
• Case Management Concepts
• Crisis Intervention theory and intervention techniques
• Community Resources and how to access such resources
• Criminal Justice population and the agencies that serve them

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in human services, or related field, with extensive experience working
• with individuals with serious mental illness and substance abuse disorders and who have criminal justice
• issues and involvements

Certification/License:

• Possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as reported by DMV are required
• for persons using personal or agency vehicles in the performance of their duties