Job Information
University of Utah Care Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 06/20/2024
Requisition Number PRN38931B
Job Title PS Social Worker, Spec Exper
Working Title Care Manager
Job Grade E
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
Work schedule – Mondays through Fridays, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Opportunity to telecommute 1 day per week may be possible.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00316 - University Counseling Center
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 72000 Close Date
Open Until Filled No
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 Manager 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, short-term skills-based counseling for students referred to the community, community referral follow-up, supervision of two social work practicum students who support the functions of the care manager, 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. Other relevant duties as assigned. Candidates must also demonstrate excellent human relations skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
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
Provides case management for students utilizing university contracted third-party telehealth services
Processes requests for reassignments when established UCC clients have not been seen by assigned counselor in over 3 months or longer
Facilitate weekly team meeting and participates on UCC Clinical Review Team to provide perspectives from case management services
Partner and build relationships with campus and community partners to ease process of establishing care/services for students
May provide supervision of undergraduate/graduate students in their provision of UCC case management tasks/services
Rotate weekly consultation groups to meet with clinicians re: case management services and mutual clients
May provide some individual counseling based on agency needs/demands for services
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 typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W. ) certificate for clinical practice and two years directly related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team; ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing; and experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples and groups required. Experience working with community resources, instructing and supervising Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers preferred. Five years of experience may be required in some areas.
An L.C.S.W. is earned after completing 4000 hours of Social Work experience and a passing score on the L.C.S.W. exam.
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
Full licensure for independent practice in Utah in social work, professional counseling, or marriage and family counseling is preferred.
Preference will also be given to those with experience in clinical care management and college student mental health.
Familiarity with Salt Lake Valley community mental health resources is a plus.
Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, or a language other than English also preferred.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with a priority review date of July 15, 2024. Position may close anytime after that date.
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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.
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