PS Clinical Care Spec

University of Utah; Campus (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Counseling Center at the University of Utah invites applications for a 12-month full-time Care Coordinator to join our multidisciplinary team. This role provides face-to-face care management for students needing longer-term or specialized treatment, coaching on navigating care, and campus and community referrals.

You will collaborate with campus partners and community mental health providers to ensure access to services, manage transitions, and support student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Business, Communication, Nursing or related field, or equivalency.
• Immunization as per CDC standards is required for patient-sensitive roles.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job as outlined in the description.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management for students requesting or are recommended for a transfer of care out of UCC services.
• Provides case management for in-house referrals to internal UCC services.
• Provides follow up case management for clients of concern as needed.
• Serve as a bridge to campus and community resources; facilitate access and communication; monitor and ensure appropriate services are delivered.
• Assist in coordination of patient discharge from inpatient hospitalization, coordinating with other campus-based case managers.
• Monitor and coordinate direct referrals between the Student Health Center and the University Counseling Center.
• Provide coaching and skills training to student on self-advocacy, navigating health insurance, and connecting with mental health and other wellness services.
• Provide outreach presentations to the campus community.
• Processes requests for reassignments when established UCC clients have not been seen by assigned counselor in over 3 months or longer
• Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources.
• Rotate weekly consultation groups to meet with clinicians re: case management services and mutual clients
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Business, Communication, Nursing or related field

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field

Job description

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
May have opportunity to telecommute one day per week

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00316 - University Counseling Center

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $54,000+, depends on experience

Close Date

Close Date 01/02/2027

Job Summary

The University Counseling Center (UCC) at the University of Utah enthusiastically welcomes applications for a 12-month full-time (40 hours/week) Care Coordinator to become an integral member of our dynamic multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include: provision of face-to-face care management for 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 outreach with campus partners who provide case management for University of Utah students, and active collaboration with community mental health providers and agencies, including those who offer free and low cost treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management for students requesting or are recommended for a transfer of care out of UCC services
• Provides case management for in-house referrals to internal UCC services
• Provides follow up case management for clients of concern as needed
• Serve as a bridge to appropriate campus and community resources; facilitate access and communication; monitor and ensure appropriate services are delivered.
• Assist in coordination of patient discharge from inpatient hospitalization, coordinating with other campus-based case managers in the Dean of Students office and Student Health & Wellness.
• Monitor and coordinate direct referrals between the Student Health Center and the University Counseling Center.
• Provide coaching and skills training to student on self-advocacy, navigating health insurance, and connecting with mental health and other wellness services.
• Provide outreach presentations to the campus community.
• Processes requests for reassignments when established UCC clients have not been seen by assigned counselor in over 3 months or longer
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of community resources.
• 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 interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Seldom: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Minimum 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 also required. Experience in oncology, multidisciplinary clinics, and/or working with high-acuity, complex patients may be preferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Bachelors degree in Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field
• Experience working with a disciplinary setting, with particular preference for those with experience working directly with college student mental health and wellbeing
• Familiarity with local community mental health resources is a plus

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.