Commonwealth of Kentucky

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7/27/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-04318

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

117 E South St

Munfordville, KY 42765 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.

We provide the many benefits of state government employment, including generous vacation and sick time, health insurance and a retirement plan. Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we’re committed to fair and equal treatment, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. We also promote a healthy work to life balance.

The Department of Specialty Courts has an immediate need to fill a Behavioral Health Liaison position in Hart County, however the position will cover Region 3 and includes the following counties, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Green, Taylor, Casey, Pulaski, Warren, Barren, Metcalf, Adair, Russell, Logan, Simpson, Allen, Monroe, Cumberland, Clinton, Wayne, and McCreary.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS CLASSIFICATION:

• Coordinate state-level stakeholders across systems to strategically support a judicial system of care.
• Perform on-going state-level statutory and policy review in order to facilitate systemic change and improve access for court-involved adults and children.
• Provide technical assistance, support, and training to court-based programs such as specialty courts, pretrial, and family and juvenile services.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in business-related field

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

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Associates degree and 3 years job related experience special

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Related experience must be in the area of treatment providers and evidence-based practices for mental and behavioral health, substance abuse disorders, and, or, co-occurring disorders. Preferred licensure: CADC or LCADC.

Working Conditions

Statewide travel is required

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Elizabeth Nichols at ElizabethNichols@kycourts.net

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D