Case Manager II - Wellness Center (PT)

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago seeks a part-time Case Manager for its Wellness Center to provide critical counseling and case management services. This role will support students in addressing mental health concerns, manage crisis intervention, and contribute to a holistic approach to student wellness. Candidates with an MSW or related clinical degree, along with experience in a university setting, are encouraged to apply. The role emphasizes creating a welcoming environment for students and faculty while conducting outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• Counseling experience in a student counseling center highly desirable.
• Currently obtaining licensure in Illinois as LCSW, LCPC, or Clinical Psychologist.
• Knowledge of case management techniques and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group psychotherapy to diverse student population.
• Conducts crisis assessments and interventions.
• Plans and implements educational outreach for mental health.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (M.S.W.)

Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CASE MANAGER (LEVEL II) - PART-TIME – WELLNESS CENTER
HARRY S TRUMAN COLLEGE

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Wellness Centers provide counseling, case management, and other social services to support students in maintaining their personal well-being and achieving their academic goals.Located at each of the seven colleges, Wellness Centers provide best-practices mental health and psycho-social services to students, faculty, and staff including: crisis intervention, case management with linkage to community-based resources and public aid programs; individual counseling, support groups, evaluation for learning disabilities, wellness education and outreach; and consultation and training for faculty and staff.

Harry S Truman College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks aCase Manager-Wellness Center (Level II)-PTtoprovide a range of counseling, case management and outreach services to students, faculty and staff. Assists with the clinical supervision and training of intern trainees participating in the Clinical Training Program. Contributes to the best-practices operations of the Wellness Center and participates in promoting a holistic plan of health and wellness initiatives for CCC students. Performs related duties as required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides individual and group psychotherapy and other direct clinical interventions to a diverse student population across a broad range of presenting issues.
• Prepares and plans for therapy sessions. Completes clinical documents in accordance with HIPPA standards.
• Conducts best practices crisis assessment and intervention and arranges emergency psychiatric assessment as needed.
• Meets with walk-in clients to assess their immediate or emergency needs, and provides crisis counseling and intervention services as needed. Provides referrals to appropriate health and social service agencies for additional services as required.
• Provides short term counseling and coaching to clients to address problems and develop coping mechanisms and skills to deals with issues of stress, time management and organization.
• Provides individual and group psychotherapy and other direct clinical interventions to a diverse student population across a broad range of presenting issues.
• Serves as consultant to college staff and faculty for student development issues, behavioral threat assessment, classroom behavioral management, and the overall behavioral health of the college community.
• Plans, develops and implements educational and prevention outreach and programming in coordination with Clinical Director, especially for undeserved or special populations, and which demonstrates cultural responsiveness.
• Conducts workshops and professional development for students, faculty and staff on critical topics such as Mental Health 101, stress and time management, violence prevention/verbal de-escalation, healthy relationships, and veterans’ issues.
• Utilizes the Counseling Center Assessment Psychological Symptoms (CCAPS) to assess mental health needs of college students at intake and to monitor their progress and effectiveness of therapeutic services.
• Represents the Wellness Center and advocates for mental health and wellness on college related committees as assigned.
• Creates and maintains a professional, welcoming environment for individuals visiting the Wellness Center for services and information.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Social Work (M.S.W.); OR a Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Ed.) in Counseling Psychology or another clinical mental health field.
• Must be currently working on obtaining licensure by the State of Illinois as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or a Clinical Psychologist
• Counseling experience in a student counseling center within an urban commuter college or university environment is highly desirable

• Knowledge of individual and group psychotherapy and counseling theories and practices
• Knowledge of case management and coordinated care techniques
• Knowledge of treatment principles, modalities and techniques
• Knowledge of community resources and social service agencies

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with and relate to a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

The starting salary for this position is between $48,952.00 and $51,475. The offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

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