Court Liaison

Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital – Court Liaison Opportunity

Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Court Liaison to join our team.

Schedule: Monday through Friday (onsite)

Requirements:

• CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint training required (Training will be provided upon hire by the facility)

Purpose of the Role

The Court Liaison is responsible for coordinating clinically indicated services between the hospital and the court system for individuals receiving court-ordered services.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit required legal documentation on behalf of patients and the facility
• Communicate court outcomes and updates to internal teams
• Coordinate and track court hearings and evaluations for involuntary patients
• Collaborate with court personnel (clerks, physicians, public defenders, etc.)
• Compile and organize patient records for court proceedings
• Monitor and report patient court status
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation

About Us

Acadia Healthcare and Henry Ford Health have partnered to develop, build, and operate a state-of-the-art behavioral health hospital located in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital expands access to high-quality psychiatric care and supports the growing mental health needs of the Greater Detroit Metro area. Our two-story, modern facility is designed to promote holistic healing and features contemporary amenities, six outdoor therapeutic spaces, and a calming environment that supports recovery and well-being for both patients and staff.

We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare for adolescents, adults, and older adults in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Essential Functions:

• Draft and submit petitions, notices, affidavits/certificates of service and denial rights motions with the court on behalf of the patient and the facility.
• Provide all relevant information from the court hearing to the appropriate department at the facility.
• Compile, maintain and track the mental health court appearances and evaluation appointments for all patients admitted to the facility on an involuntary basis.
• Communicate effectively with court clerks, court-appointed doctors, public defenders and various court personnel in order to coordinate and deliver correct patient information for hearings and evaluations.
• Assemble chart materials for mental health court evaluations and hearings to provide evidence for each patient's hold.
• Communicate patient court progression with appropriate departments at the facility.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of relevant activities.

Other Functions:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social work or health field preferred.
• Two or more years' of related experience required.
• Understanding of court/criminal justice system and structure preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.