497612, Clinical Case Manager

Company: The California State University
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Job Description:

San Diego State University is an academically rich and culturally diverse, urban university. With more than 34,000 students, 96 undergraduate majors, award-winning professors, top notch research facilities and a location that serves as a gateway to Latin America and the Pacific Rim, SDSU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that provides students with the tools to expand their knowledge and potential. The primary mission of Counseling & Psychological Services (C&PS) is to provide services to students and the university community that support and enhance the education of the whole person, as well as nurture a healthy and productive learning-centered campus environment. All C&PS services are provided and designed to promote academic excellence and retention at SDSU. Counseling & Psychological Services provides, either directly or through collaboration and referral, a variety of counseling services, (e.g., individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, short-term psychotherapy), assessment and evaluation, faculty and staff consultation, and professional training/supervision, consistent with the educational mission of the university. The Clinical Case Manager position will involve the provision of the following: The full range of case management services, assessment, referral, consultation, coordination of care, and psychological services to students from a wide range of multicultural backgrounds presenting complex psychosocial, social, personal, and family problems; crisis/suicide intervention and trauma response/debriefing; prevention education, and training services to individuals (e.g., students, faculty, staff, parents, administrators), campus groups (e.g., student clubs, residence hall communities, fraternities, sororities) and organizational units (e.g., Associated Students, University College's Academic Departments, Student Affairs Offices). For more information regarding Counseling & Psychological Services, click here. There are two vacancies. These are full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary positions anticipated to end on or before June 30, 2021, with the possibility of reappointment. These positions are designated exempt under FLSA and are not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs. Education and Experience A doctorate in behavioral sciences, counseling, psychology, or a related academic field, or a California license as a Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker. Candidates must have experience and clinical effectiveness with multicultural counseling approaches with ethnically and culturally diverse clients and communities. Experience with case management, brief interventions, and crisis management in a college counseling center is desired (may be substituted by experience with transitional-aged youth (TAY) populations in other settings). Significant knowledge of and experience making discerning judgments regarding complex ethical and legal issues is required. Licenses and/or Certifications Required Candidates must possess a California license or be license-eligible to practice Psychology in California (license must be obtained within 18 months of date of hire), or possess a California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker. Preferred Qualifications Experience and clinical effectiveness with motivational counseling approaches.Ability to identify potential barriers and empower students to access services both on and off campus.Outreach with ethnically and culturally diverse clients and communities and other traditionally underrepresented students.Trauma response debriefing capabilities.Previous university counseling center experienceKnowledge of other University systems of case management and support services for students.Specialized Skills Incumbent must have a demonstrable respect for diversity and an ability to effectively work from a multicultural perspective with people from a wide range of backgrounds and value systems. Specifically, candidate must meet at least two of the following criteria: Is committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the disciplineHas demonstrated knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the disciplineHas experience or has demonstrated commitment to clinical work with underrepresented studentsHas experience or has demonstrated commitment to integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research/practiceHas experience in or has demonstrated commitment to research/practice that engages underrepresented communitiesHas expertise or demonstrated commitment to developing expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaborationHas research/practice interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher educationCompensation and Benefits Starting salary upon appointment not expected to exceed $6,400 per month. CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,779 – $10,814 per month. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here. Supplemental Information Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on September 22, 2020. To receive full consideration, apply by September 21, 2020. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status. Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Recruiter at 619-594-6390 or rroder@sdsu.edu.

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