Community Health Liaison

Job Details

Are you looking to join a healthcare company that is based on excellence and love? Then this is the position you need to check out!

ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

ChristianaCare Offers

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

About This Position

The Community Health Liaison will support the City of Newark Police Department Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARES) program and will serve as a liaison among providers, hospitals, peer counselors, and people seeking treatment for and addressing their mental health needs.

PLEASE NOTE: This position will be working out of the Newark Police Department, 220 South Main Street, Newark, DE 19711

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct interviews with all new participants to establish baseline data at intake.
• Work with the clinical professionals to identify/explain appropriate level of care.
• Present treatment options, inclusive of co-occurring disorders if necessary.
• Conduct weekly wellness checks to confirm compliance with treatment.
• Work closely with the police officer and health care professional (Social Worker, MSW) within the City of Newark Police Department to track that the level of care remains consistent and fitting for everyone evaluated by the team.
• Maintain open communication with the individual, their families and friends to ensure their safety.
• The Community Health Liaison will create a folder for each participant to include intake interview data, and the evaluation of the option for qualifying participants to enter transitional or recovery housing as part of a comprehensive response strategy (if applicable).
• Provide direct services by creating a single coordination point for individuals seeking treatment.
• Coordinate community outreach.
• Coordinate training for Newark officers regarding available referral mechanisms and developing strategic partnerships to increase program efficacy.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with treatment providers, health services, and support groups to enable efficient and comprehensive service delivery for program participants.
• Will convene regular stakeholder discussions surrounding project implementation.
• Complete basic intake notes to include contact information and summary needs assessment.
• Make sure medical authorization releases are signed for each level of care.
• Establish point of contact with participants’ treatment provider/TASC/Probation and provide progress updates as needed.
• Document progress updates.
• Coordinate case management support with appropriate Newark Police officer, as needed.
• Accompany participants to Court or coordinating one-on-one meetings if necessary.

Education and experience requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field. BSW preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience working with treatment providers; law enforcement and social service providers.

Hourly Pay Range: $27.31 - $40.96

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Jun 6, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.  To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/