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University of California Santa Cruz

Psychotherapist, Case Manager

University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061


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71097JOB POSTINGUC 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.HOW TO APPLYFor 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

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08-12-2024ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZUC 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. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA.DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWUC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Student Health Services (SHS) is a full-service health facility offering clinical, educational, counseling, and psychiatry services to students on the UCSC campus. SHS is deeply committed to ensuring affordable, well-integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare that effectively supports the university's diverse campus communities through equitable access and culturally competent, high-quality programs and services.JOB SUMMARYThe 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 DUTIES70% - Case ManagementPerforms 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 OutreachProvides 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 ClinicalProvides 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 QUALIFICATIONSAdvanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / trainingValid 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.Solid familiarity with a wide range of psychological interventions including harm reduction, assessment, crisis intervention, crisis management, and brief psychotherapy.Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team of mental health and health providers.Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.Flexibility and willingness to accommodate client needs and colleague requests for support.Thorough knowledge of applicable laws and standards of professional conduct.Experience in the use of electronic/medical records systems.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience as a case manager in a behavioral health care setting.Counseling experience in a college/university setting.SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTValid California licensure, in good standing, in Social Work or Marriage and Family TherapyMust possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.Job will require occasional working of non-traditional hoursSAFETY STATEMENTAll UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.EEO/AAThe University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESSView full job description and access on-line application:

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