University of California - Santa Cruz
Psychotherapist, Case Manager
University of California - Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
UC Santa Cruz Student Health Services
is seeking a Case Manager skilled and dedicated to helping connect students with high acuity mental health needs to appropriate resources, higher levels of care, and to partner with campus units to support student success.
Case Management positions are either 12 month or 11 month positions. If a less-than-12 month position is available, the position would contain regularly scheduled unpaid, non-work periods in the summer during which the Psychotherapist remains an employee and retains health benefits, but is not at work.
UC Santa Cruz staff have access to comprehensive benefits packages such as:
Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans
UC Retirement Plan
Group Term Life Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
13 Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave
For more information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the university visit:
Benefits Information .
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the
Applicant Resources
on our Talent Acquisition website.
INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)
Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. Materials submitted after the IRD will ONLY be forwarded at the request of the hiring unit. To ensure your application is routed for consideration, submit your materials before 11:59 p.m. on the IRD.
The IRD for this job is:
08-12-2024
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
JOB SUMMARY
The Case Manager provides services designed to assist students in optimizing their educational experience and minimizing the impact of illness, injury, and emotional distress on their academic careers by coordinating mental health care through a network of campus and community resources.
JOB DUTIES
70% - Case Management
Performs assessment and consultation to the medical team on the biopsychosocial factors relating to diagnosis and recommended treatment of patients.
Works collaboratively with primary care providers, clinic nurses, medical assistants, psychiatrists, mental health providers, and individuals from other clinical units to provide culturally competent care for a diverse student population.
Monitors client/patient progress with recommended treatment plans and assures effective coordination of care between providers at CAPS, Student Health Center, hospitals and other treatment providers.
Provides case management support to primary care providers at the Student Health Center regarding mental health and physical health needs.
Serves as liaison between the Student, hospital, treatment programs, campus and community resources.
Assists with monitoring and tracking students as they move through the mental health system.
Provides triage crisis assessment and crisis intervention.
15% - Consultation and Outreach
Provides consultation to other departments, staff, administrators, and faculty to enhance the social, personal, and academic functioning of students with severe psychological difficulties.
Functions as a resource and may provide educational and consultative services to groups and organizations.
15% - Counseling and Clinical
Provides brief counseling and psychotherapy with undergraduate and graduate students.
Performs behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, brief psychotherapy and case management on a full range of cases including high-risk concerns.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Valid California licensure, in good standing, in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy.
Expertise in clinical case management in a medical or integrated behavioral health setting.
Strong knowledge and experience providing psychological diagnoses, brief interventions, and case management services to university students.
Demonstrated multicultural competence in mental health service provision.
Experience providing service to a young adult population.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in the use of electronic/medical records systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience as a case manager in a behavioral health care setting.
Counseling experience in a college/university setting.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Valid California licensure, in good standing, in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy.
Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
EEO/AA
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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is seeking a Case Manager skilled and dedicated to helping connect students with high acuity mental health needs to appropriate resources, higher levels of care, and to partner with campus units to support student success.
Case Management positions are either 12 month or 11 month positions. If a less-than-12 month position is available, the position would contain regularly scheduled unpaid, non-work periods in the summer during which the Psychotherapist remains an employee and retains health benefits, but is not at work.
UC Santa Cruz staff have access to comprehensive benefits packages such as:
Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans
UC Retirement Plan
Group Term Life Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
13 Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave
For more information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the university visit:
Benefits Information .
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the
Applicant Resources
on our Talent Acquisition website.
INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)
Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. Materials submitted after the IRD will ONLY be forwarded at the request of the hiring unit. To ensure your application is routed for consideration, submit your materials before 11:59 p.m. on the IRD.
The IRD for this job is:
08-12-2024
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
JOB SUMMARY
The Case Manager provides services designed to assist students in optimizing their educational experience and minimizing the impact of illness, injury, and emotional distress on their academic careers by coordinating mental health care through a network of campus and community resources.
JOB DUTIES
70% - Case Management
Performs assessment and consultation to the medical team on the biopsychosocial factors relating to diagnosis and recommended treatment of patients.
Works collaboratively with primary care providers, clinic nurses, medical assistants, psychiatrists, mental health providers, and individuals from other clinical units to provide culturally competent care for a diverse student population.
Monitors client/patient progress with recommended treatment plans and assures effective coordination of care between providers at CAPS, Student Health Center, hospitals and other treatment providers.
Provides case management support to primary care providers at the Student Health Center regarding mental health and physical health needs.
Serves as liaison between the Student, hospital, treatment programs, campus and community resources.
Assists with monitoring and tracking students as they move through the mental health system.
Provides triage crisis assessment and crisis intervention.
15% - Consultation and Outreach
Provides consultation to other departments, staff, administrators, and faculty to enhance the social, personal, and academic functioning of students with severe psychological difficulties.
Functions as a resource and may provide educational and consultative services to groups and organizations.
15% - Counseling and Clinical
Provides brief counseling and psychotherapy with undergraduate and graduate students.
Performs behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, brief psychotherapy and case management on a full range of cases including high-risk concerns.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Valid California licensure, in good standing, in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy.
Expertise in clinical case management in a medical or integrated behavioral health setting.
Strong knowledge and experience providing psychological diagnoses, brief interventions, and case management services to university students.
Demonstrated multicultural competence in mental health service provision.
Experience providing service to a young adult population.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in the use of electronic/medical records systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience as a case manager in a behavioral health care setting.
Counseling experience in a college/university setting.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Valid California licensure, in good standing, in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy.
Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
EEO/AA
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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