Mental Health Case Manager

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Counseling Center at the University of Utah is seeking a 12-month full-time Care Coordinator to join a multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on face-to-face care management, coaching students, and coordinating with campus and community resources.

Responsibilities include transferring care planning, follow-up case management, and bridging communication between the Student Health Center, Dean of Students, and external providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Business, Communication, Nursing or related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for one year of related work experience).
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face care management for students in need of longer term or more specialized treatment.
• Coach and train students in navigating care, campus and community referrals.
• Collaborate with campus partners and community mental health providers to ensure appropriate services.

Skills

Effective communication

Human relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration

Job description

Mental Health Case Manager

Job Summary

The University Counseling Center (UCC) at the University of Utahenthusiastically welcomes applications for a 12-month full-time (40hours/week) Care Coordinator to become an integral member of our dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include: provision of face-to-face care managementfor students in need of longer term or more specialized treatment;coaching and skills-based training for students navigating care,campus and community referral follow-up, collaboration and outreachwith campus partners who provide case management for University ofUtah students, and active collaboration with community mentalhealth providers and agencies, including those who offer free andlow cost treatment.

• Provides case management for students requesting or arerecommended for a transfer of care out of UCC services
• Provides case management for in-house referrals to internal UCCservices
• Provides follow up case management for clients of concern asneeded
• Serve as a bridge to appropriate campus and communityresources; facilitate access and communication; monitor and ensureappropriate services are delivered.
• Assist in coordination of patient discharge from inpatienthospitalization, coordinating with other campus-based case managersin the Dean of Students office and Student Health &Wellness.
• Monitor and coordinate direct referrals between the StudentHealth Center and the University Counseling Center.
• Provide coaching and skills training to student onself-advocacy, navigating health insurance, and connecting withmental health and other wellness services.
• Provide outreach presentations to the campus community.
• Processes requests for reassignments when established UCCclients have not been seen by assigned counselor in over 3 monthsor longer
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of communityresources.
• Rotate weekly consultation groups to meet with clinicians re:case management services and mutual clients
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpretedas a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities andqualifications required of employees assigned to thejob.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may berequired:Nearly Continuously: Office environment.Seldom:Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oilsor other cutting fluids)

Physical Requirements andLevel of Frequency that may be requiredNearlyContinuously: Hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive handmotion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.Seldom:Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Business,Communication, Nursing or related field, or equivalency (one yearof education can be substituted for one year of related workexperience). Demonstrated human relation and effectivecommunication skills are also required. Experience in oncology,multidisciplinary clinics, and/or working with high-acuity, complexpatients may be preferred.

Preferences

• Bachelors degree in Psychology, Social Work, or closely relatedfield
• Experience working with a disciplinary setting, with particularpreference for those with experience working directly with collegestudent mental health and wellbeing
• Familiarity with local community mental health resources is aplus

Requisition Number

PRN46381B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pmMay have opportunityto telecommute one day per week

Department

00316 - University Counseling Center

Location

Campus

Pay Rate Range

$54,000+, depending on experience

Close Date

01/02/2027