UConn Clinical Case Manager (Mental Health Clinician) - Stamford Regional Campus University of Connecticut

JOB SUMMARY

Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) Mental Health at the University of Connecticut is searching for a licensed clinician to serve as the Clinical Case Manager to provide direct clinical case management services, including assessment and brief psychotherapy, emergency care, psycho-educational services, and consulting services to the University community. The position is a full-time (35 hours weekly), 12-month position based at the Stamford Campus and reporting to the Director of Clinical Case Management.

UConn Student Health and Wellness is committed to diversity and inclusion, competence in working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations, and awareness of how issues of difference, power, and privilege manifest in higher education environments. The ideal candidate promotes health equity and reduces health disparities by demonstrating and supporting an understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation for health equity, social justice, cultural humility, and inclusiveness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides psychotherapeutic counseling to individuals, couples and groups, consulting with other professionals as necessary; diagnoses, assesses, and treats emotional and functional disorders through brief model psychotherapy.
• Provides emergency on-call service and crisis intervention for students who have psychiatric emergencies.
• Prepares required clinical records and case reports in a timely manner and carries on necessary correspondence.
• Performs clinical assessment, brief intervention, referral, and follow-up to students presenting with a wide range of mental health needs.
• May train and supervise other health professionals, field placement students/trainees, and volunteers.
• Conducts workshops and outreach services designed to provide mental health education to students, staff, faculty, administrators, and parents.
• May prepare narrative and statistical reports of activities for use in the evaluation of the mental health program. May compile data to analyze and identify risks, trends, and gaps in the program.
• Communicates and consults with appropriate university administrators, stakeholders, and various mental health and academic faculty. Makes referrals to and consults with other mental health agencies offering specialized care beyond the scope of Student Health and Wellness Mental Health Services.
• May seek funding for and conduct studies on mental health issues; may publish or present findings in appropriate professional journals or forums/conferences.
• Serves as a resource and consultant to the University community on matters relating to the well-being of students within the limits of confidentiality.
• Assists with developing and maintaining policies and procedures to govern the counseling center. Ensures adherence to best practices.
• Serves on departmental and/or University committees representing Student Health and Wellness and applicable policies and procedures to stakeholders and constituencies.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master?s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
• Must possess or must obtain Connecticut Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker licensure within one year of hire.
• One year of related experience, which may include hours for obtaining the license.
• Experience providing clinical services to individuals from diverse backgrounds and the ability to apply culturally responsive practices in accordance with institutional policies and professional ethical standards.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
• Previous experience working effectively and collegially as part of an interdisciplinary behavioral health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, timely clinical documentation (e.g., intake assessments, progress notes, treatment plans) and to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats with students, colleagues, and campus partners in accordance with legal and institutional standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• State of CT Licensed Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker.
• Demonstrated experience providing culturally responsive mental health services to college students.
• Demonstrated training in brief treatment models.
• Demonstrated expertise in a minimum of one specific treatment relevant to collegiate mental health (for example, eating disorders, attention deficit disorder).
• Demonstrated experience working with a minimum of one specific population in college settings (for example, LGBTQ, non-traditional students, students of color, etc.).

APPOINTMENT TERMS

The position is a full-time (35 hours weekly), 12-month position based at the Stamford Campus. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at , Staff Positions, Search #499112 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references .

Applications must be complete and must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at .

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee?s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.