PS Clinical Care Spec

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Coordinator to join their dynamic multidisciplinary team. This full-time position involves providing essential case management and support for students in need of specialized treatment. You will coach students, facilitate access to resources, and collaborate with campus and community partners to ensure comprehensive care. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of college students. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management for students requesting transfer of care.
• Facilitates access to campus and community resources.
• Coaches students on self-advocacy and connecting with services.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Human Relation Skills

Case Management

Coaching and Skills Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Priority review date of April 7, 2025.

Announcement

Details

Open Date: 03/07/2025

Requisition Number: PRN41373B

Job Title: PS Clinical Care Spec

Working Title: PS Clinical Care Spec

Job Grade: UGR

FLSA Code: Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week: 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift: Day

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

VP Area: President

Department: 00316 - University Counseling Center

Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

Pay Rate Range: $52,000+, depending on experience

Close Date: 06/07/2025

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:

1. Provides case management for students requesting or are recommended for a transfer of care out of UCC services.
2. Provides case management for in-house referrals to internal UCC services.
3. Provides follow-up case management for clients of concern as needed.
4. Serves as a bridge to appropriate campus and community resources; facilitates access and communication; monitors and ensures appropriate services are delivered.
5. Assists 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.
6. Monitors and coordinates direct referrals between the Student Health Center and the University Counseling Center.
7. Provides coaching and skills training to students on self-advocacy, navigating health insurance, and connecting with mental health and other wellness services.
8. Provides outreach presentations to the campus community.
9. Processes requests for reassignments when established UCC clients have not been seen by assigned counselor in over 3 months or longer.
10. Develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge of community resources.
11. Rotates weekly consultation groups to meet with clinicians regarding case management services and mutual clients.
12. 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 two years 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:

1. Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field.
2. Experience working in a disciplinary setting, with particular preference for those with experience working directly with college student mental health and wellbeing.
3. 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

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