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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The responsibilities include assuming a primary role in the assessment, referral, intervention, and case management of various student issues, including health and mental health emergencies.

The Case Manager (Licensed)/Student Liaison (CML/SL) reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students with an indirect reporting relationship to the Associate Dean of Students and Social Worker. The CML/SL may receive referrals from any University community members.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Case Manager (Licensed)/Student Liaison (CML/SL) is a member of the Dean of Students Office (DOSO) staff and provides consultation and advisement on student mental health-related matters. The CML/SL is a DOSO liaison to the Counseling Center, Student Health Center, and the Office of the Ombudsperson and receives case management referrals from these and other offices and individuals. CML/SL works to assist in the resolution of student queries and concerns regarding physical, mental, social, familial, academic, disciplinary, economic, and other areas affecting their matriculation at the University by providing a range of support and clinical intervention services. The CML/SL interacts regularly with parents, mental health professionals, hospitals and social service agencies, and various members of the University community.

Case Management (60%)

• Assist the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students and Associate Dean/Social Worker in addressing parental questions and concerns

• Manage and provide crisis intervention services that may arise in the course of regular working hours to manage or assist University personnel in addressing student crises

• Perform psycho/social evaluations in an effort to determine students’ needs, create and execute intervention plans designed to minimize and/or resolve student issues

• Conduct short term counseling and provide continuity of care until student is referred and linked with appropriate services and continue to provide case management services as needed

• Facilitate, coordinate and/or initiate psychiatric hospitalizations when appropriate and/or follow through with discharge planning

• Provide referrals to university and community agencies

• Communicate and coordinate with parents, University personnel, hospitals, and other professionals to address student needs and provide continuity of care to students

• Provide consultation, advisement, and resources to the University community, parents, providers, and other stakeholder on student mental health related matters

• Provide support and guidance to University Troubleshooters in matters pertaining to case management maintenance and access to records, when appropriate

• Contact and collaborate with other University departments

• Collect, evaluate, and record all facts pertaining to student cases

• Maintain factual case records and prepare necessary statistical reports

• Report case updates to and receive case supervision from Associate Dean and Social Worker

• Prepare monthly reports

Dean of Students Office (20%)

• Serve on Student Affairs Crisis Coordinators (SACC) rotation - assume duty on 24-hour crisis response roster as needed

• Serve on the Student Assessment Committee (SAC) and prepare minutes and relevant letter and communicate decisions with student, parent, University Departments, or other entities

• Provide support for intake related to Title IX situations to include sexual misconduct

• Follow-up with Student Assessment Committee cases and ensure student compliance with requirements

• Perform other general or specific duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students and/or the Associate Dean of Students and Social Worker

• Initiate parental contact when appropriate

• Assume the role of Associate Dean/Social Worker when needed due to absence

Student Liaison (10%)

• Interpret University policy when student challenges surface and make recommendations on policy changes as deemed appropriate

• Educate the University community on social and developmental trends and occurrences that have the tendency or likelihood of affecting the student population

• Serve as liaison to Housing and Residential Life for on-campus housing-related matters

General (10%)

• Participate in campus activities within the Division of Student Affairs (Orientation, Leadership Programs, Homecoming, Convocation, etc.)

• Serve on Student Affairs or University committees as assigned or requested

• Perform other general or specific duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES (KSA):

• Licensed clinical social worker or licensed mental health counselor

• Knowledge of behavior health

• Strong administrative and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communications skills

• Very organized and detail-oriented

• Excels in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field

• Licensed clinical social worker or licensed mental health counselor

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years full-time professional experience required; higher education experience preferred

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A9