Case Manager
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$ 32290 - 42954
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Job Description
- Masters level formal education from a mental health related field is required.
- Highly qualified applicants will be fluent in Spanish and able to provide services to UCCS community in Spanish.
UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Case Manager
Wellness Center Mental Health Services
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Who We Are
At the base of the Rocky Mountains Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenerya mosaic of history arts and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Salary/Pay Range: $32290.00 - $42954.00 part time (0.75 FTE) annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
At UCCS our employees are our most valued asset. Were proud to offer:
Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days 10 sick days paid parental leave 13 recognized holidays and provisions for bereavement jury duty and FAMLI Leave. - Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost including a yearly mental health visit. Plus benefit from affordable dental vision plans and competitive prescription drug prices.
- Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings flexible spending accounts and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
- Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
- Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary
Providing support to UCCS students staff and faculty by doing case-specific needs assessments and connecting them with on and off campus resources. This part time position primarily works collaboratively with Wellness center Mental Health Services (WCMHS) clinicians and UCCS CARE team members to get referrals. In addition this position would take requests from UCCS staff and faculty when they might to consult about their circumstances to connect them with the most appropriate resources.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Attending all CARE team meetings to become familiar with the cases that would benefit from support from the case manager to connect them with on- and off-campus resources. Once the CARE team determines the student would benefit from the case managers support (because the case has a significant mental health component) collaborate and coordinate with the Case Manager from the Dean of Students Office to provide the most thorough and effective support possible.
- Getting referrals from WCMHS clinicians (via phone TEAMS messages e-mails or Medicat messages) to research find and connect the best resources that are accessible for our students. These resources may be clinical in nature (e.g. student is graduating so they need to find a community clinician they can work with based on their insurance coverage clinical needs financial and transportation needs etc.); or they may Request Form Note: This form is intended for use in Adobe Sign. Last updated 5/14/2025 be non-clinical (e.g. connecting the student with TESSAs legal team or helping the student find a low-income housing option etc.).
- Take self-referrals from UCCS staff and faculty (via phone TEAMS messages and/or e-mails) determine the needs of the community member (carry out a needs assessment) and connect them with the appropriate resources and services in the community.
- Carrying out needs assessments for each individual case so that appropriate level of care is determined and planned. This may be carried out solo with interviews or if there is a need for assessment of clinical mental health condition in collaboration with the WCMHS clinicians who serve in the CARE team.
- If there is a need helping students practice emotion regulation skills basic assertiveness and other interpersonal skills to be able to improve accessibility of resources.
- Once the referrals are made follow up with each case to make sure the needs are met; if not continue to work with the case until the established services and the resources start to benefit the individual.
- Collaborating with the WCMHS Director to do outreach and education to the entire campus community both about available resources for various populations and about the role of this position on campus.
- Provide training to all who are accepted into our Wellness Center training program with specific emphasis on providing training to social work students.
Tentative Search Timeline
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by: June 29 2025.
- Potential interview dates: July 14 2025 - July 25 2025.
- Potential start date: August 15 2025.
All employees of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) under the supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the sexual misconduct protected class nondiscrimination and conflicts of interest in cases of amorous relationships policies related retaliation and compliance with accommodations regarding disability pregnancy or related conditions and religion. All employees are also designated as responsible employees and are required to report conduct prohibited under these policies and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIEs contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures Office of Institutional Equity ().
Note: This job description outlines this roles general responsibilities qualifications and physical requirements at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all required duties responsibilities and qualifications. The university reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the universitys needs.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
