The CRS I conduct telephone, face-to-face assessments, with or on behalf of individuals whose health or safety is in danger because of a behavioral health disorder, CRS 1 collaborates with individuals, family, and community partners to develop and implements "viable less restrictive alternatives to hospitalization" in situations where appropriate or assist with facilitation of inpatient treatment. Maintain working relationships with the courts, attorneys, private psychiatrists, hospital staff, family members, police and sheriff's deputies, jail staff, clinical and administrative persons at inpatient psychiatric facilities throughout the state, staff of other agencies, advocate and consumer groups and citizens.