BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COURT LIAISON
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Description:Positions Location: Lansing, MIJob DescriptionGeneral Purpose of Job:As Court Liaison, serves as the liaison for court proceeding for Behavioral Health programs. Serves as a back up support for our Patient Rights Advocate to investigate patient complaints involving recipient rights. Serves as a liaison between Behavioral Health and other hospital departments, the courts, law enforcement agencies, and/or other community or government agencies.Essential Duties:This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.* Recieves all appropriate paperwork for county probate court. This includes the petition, first certification and second certification.* Round on each inpatient Behavioral Health to gather any legal paperwork and place in individual patient files* Keep track of all patients being processed through the court system.* Conduct deferral meetings with patients being processed for court.* Complete and send deferral schedule to the attorneys and Community Mental Health.* Coordinate meetings with Community Mental Health and attorneys assigned for the week.* Create the court schedule and disseminate to all appropriate people.* Document in the Electornic Medical Record for each individual regarding court.* Receives and investigates complaints of alleged violations of patient rights.* Intervenes on behalf of recipients to facilitate appropriate procedures and/or obtains remedy for apparent violations of rights.* Prepares all necessary reports related to investigations and interventions.* Observes all rules of confidentiality as related to protected health information.Job RequirementsGeneral Requirements • Successful completion of MDHHS Recipient Rights Training - Required within 60 days of hire. Work Experience • See Education. • Experience working in an inpatient mental health setting - preferred Education • High school diploma AND a minimum of 5 years experience in the field of Behavioral Health; OR Associates degree in business, health care, criminal justice or related field and experience in the behavioral health field, legal field, or a similar environment. Specialized Knowledge and Skills • General knowledge of computer use, MS Word, Excel and EPIC EMR. • Demonstrates effective communication skills, including the ability to interact with multidisciplinary professionals, patients and families. • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Location: Sparrow HospitalActivation Date: Monday, November 11, 2024Expiration Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025Apply Here