Community Behavioral Health Liaison

West Central Human Service Center - Bismarck, ND - Community Behavioral Health Liaison

The ND Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Community Behavioral Health Liaison that will be passionate about improving access to care and promoting holistic wellness. This position will support individuals in effectively enhancing their overall health and functioning.

As a Community Behavioral Health Liaison, you will facilitate community outreach, education, and negotiation of care coordination agreements with executive leadership and partner organizations. You will assist with the transfer of health records, so individuals and their families get the essential services required for their appropriate care and treatment. Your role will involve organizing services, providers, and resource access through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and psychosocial support providers.

To thrive in this position, candidates should demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and populations. An understanding of trauma-informed care principles and practices as well as comfort in delivering services in homes and communities with empathy and compassion are crucial.

To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, education, sociology, medical management, nursing or business administration and two years' experience working in a human services/ behavioral health clinic or facility. OR a master's degree in one of the above fields. Prefer knowledge of community resources and services related to healthcare, social services, and mental health.

This position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation.

About HHS: ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral.

Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.

Location: ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position provides essential client services face to face and therefore the person in this position needs to be able to travel to meet clients at their location.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Lynden Ring at lring@nd.gov or at (701) 328-8758.

Employing Unit: ND HHS - WCHSC

Unit Phone Number: 701.328.8888

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.