Court Liaison

Granite Hills Hospital offers high-quality, patient centered care for the greater Milwaukee community. With a wide range of treatment for children, adolescents, adults and older adults, our mission is to provide much needed outcome-focused care for those who need it most. Our new 120-bed facility will feature evidence-based treatment modalities and a multi-disciplinary team led by expert medical professionals. The 120 beds are split into 5 groups of 24 with enclosed outdoor spaces to promote healing.

Granite Hills offers comprehensive benefits for the Registered Nurse (RN) position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation, Tuition, Loan assistance
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Job Decription:

Serves as court liaison and coordinates patient court activities in collaboration with other departments. Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely involuntary commitment paperwork completion, filing, and submission to the courts. Serves as the main contact for surrounding counties when patients are placed involuntarily. Professional communication with doctors, attorneys, judges and case workers in the legal system and hospital. Coordinates Performance Improvement planning to improve court processes within the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Bachelors degree in psychology or related field required.

• Training in healthcare compliance activities, healthcare safety/risk management, hospital performance improvement activities, and hospital administration preferred.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills, be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable working with professionals and patients.
• Must work well independently and be assertive to complete tasks.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated evidence of organizational skills
• Familiarity with legal proceedings and hospital procedures preferred

Physical Requirements:

• This position primarily involves standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending/stooping, pushing, pulling and lifting to transfer patients on a daily basis.
• This position requires using arm, leg and back muscles frequently and for extended periods of time, and additionally involves both hands and legs regularly.
• This position requires regular work with equipment and movable parts.
• This position requires work with hands.
• Must be able to continuously deal effectively with stress created by residents, multiple tasks, noises, interruptions and work cooperatively as part of the health care team while maintaining a pleasant attitude.