Case Manager - University Counseling Center

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

16h

About The Position

Primary Function: When referrals are appropriate, the case manager will assist students in connecting with mental health resources and follow up to ensure continuity of care

Requirements

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy required.
Licensed (or licensed eligible) in the state of Tennessee, e.g., LPC-MHSP, LMFT, or MSW/LCSW.
The preferred candidate will demonstrate innovation and creativity; inclusive and transparent decision making; professional confidence and sound judgment; success in building relationships and working collaboratively with key stakeholders; effective written and oral communication; strong commitment to student development; multicultural competence; and strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
The successful candidate will also benefit from a clear understanding and knowledge of national trends and best practices in college student mental health.

Nice To Haves

College or University counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts initial evaluations and diagnostic assessments of students
Provides consultation, crisis intervention, and/or psychotherapy to students for mental health issues
Establishes and maintains liaison with and refers students to other community mental health providers for treatment when appropriate.
Plans, initiates, and conducts campus outreach and preventive programs, particularly to minority and other underserved populations (e.g., international students, veterans, athletes).
Develops and promotes Counseling Center as a college resource by communicating information about services and policies of the Center to prospective clients and parents.
Assists in the collection and assessment of data regarding Counseling Center utilization
Assesses need for psychological testing and provides or refers for such services as is appropriate to training
Collects, stores, and uses client records in accordance with state and federal laws and standards of professional ethics so that the highest level of client confidentiality may be maintained.
May direct or coordinate specific area(s) of Counseling Center function as assigned by Director (e.g., intern training, outreach programming).
Consults with and advises faculty and administrative staff regarding mental health issues affecting the education process.
Serves as liaison to other offices/departments and serves on Student Affairs and campus-wide committees as assigned.
Attends/assists with University functions of general importance to the student body or University (e.g., Orientation, Commencement).
Responsible for upholding federal, state and local laws as they relate to the practice of mental health.
Maintains license with appropriate continuing education training
Behaves in a manner consistent with Ethics Code of the American Counseling Association and/or the Ethics Code consistent with the degree and licensure.