Community Behavioral Health Liaison

Compass Health Network

Community Behavioral Health Liaison connecting law enforcement and courts with behavioral healthcare at Compass Health Network. Coordinating crisis assessment, diversion, training, and community-based care systems.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRolla • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and coordinating local systems of care for individuals with behavioral health needs, emphasizing collaboration with law enforcement and community stakeholders. Proficient in crisis assessment, resource linkage, and providing training to enhance behavioral health awareness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Crisis AssessmentBehavioral Health AwarenessCommunity CollaborationMental Health Care Systems NavigationQualified Addiction Professional

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Hard Skills

Crisis InterventionResource LinkageBehavioral Health SupportService Delivery to Individuals with Mental IllnessSubstance Use Disorder Support

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTrust BuildingCalmness Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified Addiction Professional

Industry Keywords

Crisis TeamsCommunity StakeholdersMultidisciplinary Care TeamPerson-Centered CareHuman Services Field

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and coordinate local systems of care connecting individuals with behavioral health needs to appropriate services in collaboration with law enforcement, courts, jails, and crisis teams
Partner with community stakeholders, including Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and specialty or diversion courts, to support safe, timely, and recovery-oriented responses
Provide consultation, training, and coordination to justice and public safety partners to improve behavioral health awareness and response
Support crisis assessment, resource linkage, and diversion efforts, prioritizing access to treatment whenever possible
Maintain an active, community-based presence across assigned regions for responsiveness, relationship-building, and effective collaboration
Serve as an essential part of a multidisciplinary, person-centered care team

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School/GED required
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred
Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements through at least one of: qualified addiction professional; Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university; any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience; Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health
Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities
Valid driver's license required
Agency-established minimum automobile coverage required
Driving is an essential function of this community-based position
Experience navigating mental health or substance use care systems
Ability to communicate effectively and build trust across diverse professional networks
Ability to stay calm and grounded when working with individuals in crisis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, benefit eligible position