Erin Leigh Randall
Burleson
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at MHMR Tarrant County, excelling in behavioral health coordination and patient advocacy. Proven leadership in managing court-ordered outpatient programs, enhancing treatment processes, and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in clinical documentation and conflict resolution, ensuring optimal care and compliance with mental health policies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Continuity of Care Liaison and Warrant Specialist
MHMR Tarrant County
Fort Worth
03.2024 - Current
- Functions as part of the Court and Aftercare Program within the agency and accurately handles the Mental Health Warrant (MHW) process.
- Provides the Tarrant County Probate Court(s) with an Alternative Treatment Recommendation (ATR) for each person recommended to the Court for temporary inpatient commitment, as a representative of the Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA), in accordance with the Texas Mental Health Code Standard.
- Assists in managing the state hospital waitlist for youth in treatment and liaises with family members to ensure continuity of mental health care.
Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Network Manager
MHMR Tarrant County
Fort Worth
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Oversees and coordinates a court-ordered outpatient psychiatric treatment program consisting of case managers, peer supports, counseling interns, medical team, and court-ordered clients. This role provides supervision and guidance to ensure that patients and staff are successful in their respective pursuits. Is responsible for the supervision and guidance of all team members which requires a working knowledge of all team member responsibilities and requirements to ensure completion at the highest levels.
- Effectively assists the agency in drafting, developing, maintaining, and reforming policies and procedures for behavioral health services related to the AOT Program.
- Develops, maintains, and implements the AOT process and functions in accordance with DSHS, ARPA, and MHMRTC requirements, which includes developing processes and procedures, training materials, data collection, and reporting. Assists in budget development and monitors expenditures. Ensures the flow of clinical information between network providers and MHMRTC. Maintains training and licensure.
Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program Community Liaison
MHMR Tarrant County
Fort Worth
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Identifies and screens potential candidate(s) for the AOT Program. Updates the county hospital's treatment team, the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office, and the Ad Litem attorney if the candidate is agreeable and accepted.
- Effectively assists the agency in drafting, developing, maintaining, and reforming policies and procedures for behavioral health services related to the AOT Program.
- Co-leads weekly treatment team meetings, evaluates client and organizational risk in emergency situations/coordinates intervention with legal authorities, participates in difficult case consultations, maintains/updates the weekly spreadsheet (caseloads, client appointments, services provided, client updates.), and distributes it to stakeholders (staff, Probate Court judges, treatment teams).
- Co-led weekly treatment team meetings to evaluate client risk and coordinate legal interventions.
- Participated in complex case consultations to enhance decision-making processes.
- Maintained and updated weekly spreadsheet detailing caseloads, client appointments, and services provided.
- Distributed updated information to stakeholders including staff, Probate Court judges, and treatment teams.
Court Liaison
MHMR Tarrant County
Fort Worth
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Obtains daily filings from the County Clerk, reviews all filings, determines if they are in the CMHC/Avatar and the CARE system, places all filings on a daily court docket, distributes cases evenly amongst staff, and cross checks court filings with hospital lists to make sure all clients are accounted for.
- Meets with the treatment teams face-to-face or to determine the least restrictive alternative placement setting for all persons on the court docket and provides the Tarrant County Probate Courts with an Alternative Treatment Recommendation (ATR) for each person recommended to the Court for Temporary Commitment, as a representative of the Mental Health Authority, in accordance with the Texas Mental Health Code Standard.
- Attends commitment hearings and testifies as called upon by Judge and Completes disposition column of the docket and distributes it to the Court/Aftercare Team and the JPS Treatment Teams.
- Collaborated face-to-face with treatment teams to determine optimal placement settings.
- Provided Tarrant County Probate Courts with Alternative Treatment Recommendations.
- Represented Mental Health Authority in accordance with Texas Mental Health Code Standard.
- Testified at commitment hearings as requested by the Judge.
- Completed docket's disposition column, distributing it to Court/Aftercare and JPS Teams.
Court Liaison
WellBridge Healthcare
Fort Worth
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Coordinated court-related activities for mental health cases, ensuring compliance with legal deadlines.
- Functioned as liaison among patients, physicians, treatment teams, law enforcement, and attorneys across Tarrant County.
- Developed and maintained processes to manage Orders of Protective Custody through court proceedings.
Clinical Program Specialist/Therapist
WellBridge Healthcare
Fort Worth
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Facilitated multidisciplinary treatment team planning, promoting patient and family engagement.
- Coordinated discharge planning through follow-ups with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff.
- Assisted in preparing statistical reports on department services and patient needs.
- Educated clinical staff on resource utilization and discharge planning during meetings and one-on-one sessions.
Preschool Ministry Coordinator
University Baptist Church
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Ensure staff members are up to date in relevant trainings and that all policies and protocols are being followed and implemented.
- Provide direction and support to Bible teachers regarding curriculum, theology, and staff coordination.
- Actively work to build strong relationship and communicate with children, parents, families, staff, and visitors.
Preschool Teacher
Early Learning Center at University Baptist Church
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Develop comprehensive lesson plans based on monthly units of study involving a variety of structured and unstructured activities outlined in the curriculum.
- Evaluate the progress of children and identify areas for growth and development.
- Build strong partnerships with families to connect student learning at home and school.
Education
Dual-Master of Social Work -
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX05.2021
Dual-Master of Arts - Theology & Ministry
Brite Divinity School
Fort Worth, TX05.2021
B.A. - Religion & Psychology
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX05.2018
Skills
- Leadership and organization
- Time management and efficiency
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Effective communication
- Clinical documentation
- Mental health policy
- Behavioral health coordination
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Proactive problem solving
- Patient advocacy
Awards
- 2018, Graduate of Schreiner University Honors Program
- 2018, Schreiner University Summa Cum Laude Graduate
- 2018, Dean's List (Brite Divinity School)
- 2019, Dean's List (Brite Divinity School)
- 2021, Texas Christian University Summa Cum Laude Graduate
- 2021, Human Services Management Certificate
- 2023, National Council for Mental Wellbeing's Middle Management Academy Graduate
- 2024, Gallup's Boss-to-Coach Graduate
Licensure Certifications
- Licensed Master of Social Work, 105836, 10/31/27
- AHA CPR Certified, 04/30/25
- SAMA, 04/30/25
- Qualified Mental Health Professional, 04/30/26
Certification
LMSW - License Number 105836. Exp. 10/31/2027
Accomplishments
2018: Graduate of Schreiner University Honors Program
2018: Schreiner University Summa Cum Laude Graduate
2018: Dean’s List (Brite Divinity School)
2019: Dean’s List (Brite Divinity School)
2021: Texas Christian University Summa Cum Laude Graduate
2021: Human Services Management Certificate
2023: National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Middle Management Academy Graduate (Certificate includes six months’ worth of supervisory experience)
2024: Gallup’s Boss-to-Coach Graduate
2018: Schreiner University Summa Cum Laude Graduate
2018: Dean’s List (Brite Divinity School)
2019: Dean’s List (Brite Divinity School)
2021: Texas Christian University Summa Cum Laude Graduate
2021: Human Services Management Certificate
2023: National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Middle Management Academy Graduate (Certificate includes six months’ worth of supervisory experience)
2024: Gallup’s Boss-to-Coach Graduate
Affiliations
Foster Parent, ACH - Fort Worth
Timeline
Continuity of Care Liaison and Warrant Specialist
MHMR Tarrant County
03.2024 - Current
Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Network Manager
MHMR Tarrant County
10.2023 - 03.2025
Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program Community Liaison
MHMR Tarrant County
04.2023 - 10.2023
Court Liaison
MHMR Tarrant County
09.2021 - 04.2023
Court Liaison
WellBridge Healthcare
05.2021 - 09.2021
Clinical Program Specialist/Therapist
WellBridge Healthcare
09.2020 - 08.2021
Preschool Ministry Coordinator
University Baptist Church
01.2020 - 06.2021
Preschool Teacher
Early Learning Center at University Baptist Church
03.2019 - 08.2020
Dual-Master of Social Work -
Texas Christian University
Dual-Master of Arts - Theology & Ministry
Brite Divinity School
B.A. - Religion & Psychology
Schreiner University