Commonwealth of Kentucky

Behavioral Health Liaison -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $51k - $68k/yr  •  Carlisle, PA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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11/19/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605951

Behavioral Health Liaison -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$51,412.56 - $68,430.24 Annually

Employment Type

Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Judicial | Court of Justice

Location

217 N. Broadway

Carlisle, KY 40311 USA

Description

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court system employs nearly 3,300 personnel who support 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks.

The Administrative Office of the Courts has an immediate need for a Behavioral Health Liaison that will service statewide in Kentucky. Location of position may vary upon determination of successful applicant.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Expand and improve the judicial response to mental and behavioral health, co-occurring, substance use disorders.
  • Coordinate state-level court partners across systems to strategically support a judicial system of care.
  • Perform on-going state-level statutory and policy review to facilitate systemic change and improve access for court-involved adults and children.
  • Provide technical assistance, support, and training to court-based programs.
  • Interact and communicate with various groups and individuals such as the justices, judges, county and commonwealth attorneys, public defenders, department of corrections personnel, law enforcement personnel, treatment providers, legislators, justice and public safety representatives, national associations, committee representatives and the public.
  • Inform changes on treatment network programs, services, and opportunities.
  • Develop reports, publications, resources related to the system of care.
  • Develop curriculum and provide training to elected, court personnel, and court-community partners.
  • Support programs and activities related to the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in related field

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: 2 years of specialized experience

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Associate's Degree and Three (3) Years of Specialized Experience

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Related experience must be in the area of treatment and evidence-based practices for Mental/Behavioral health, substance abuse disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders. Preferred licensure: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD.

Working Conditions

Statewide travel is required. Due to the nature of the job duties and responsibilities, this position is not authorized for virtual work.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Shawna Mitchell at Shawna Mitchell@kycourts.net

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
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