Crisis Counselor/Case Manager
Crisis Counselor/Case Manager
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Crisis Counselor/Case Management Coordinator provides immediate and ongoing mental health support to students in crisis serving as the primary point of contact for campus resources suicide prevention initiatives and clinical case management to include coordination of care with local hospitals mental health providers and community resources and referral sources. This role requires a highly skilled compassionate professional with a masters degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or a related field and a strong background and/or interest in crisis intervention and mental health systems navigation.
Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills policies and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.
65% of Time the Crisis Counselor/Case Manager will perform:
Direct Clinical Services:
- Crisis Intervention and Counseling
- Provide individual short-term crisis counseling and psychological first aid to students experiencing acute emotional or psychological distress.
- Conduct risk assessments and safety planning for students
exhibiting suicidal ideation or behaviors. - Maintain regular availability for emergency walk-in or on-call crisis support.
- Case Management and Hospital Coordination
- Provide comprehensive case management services including
follow-up care and coordination for students returning to campus
post-hospitalization. - Liaise with local hospitals emergency departments mental health agencies to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitate and coordinate with academic support and campus
housing representatives as needed. - The position will support coordinating and enhancing mental health case management services building and maintaining a comprehensive referral network and supporting the
availability of community and campus resources for students. This role is focused on providing direct case management support to students requiring collaboration with both community and campus partners to ensure effective seamless care for students.
- Provide comprehensive case management services including
30% of Time Crisis Counselor/Case Manager will perform:
- Suicide Prevention and Outreach
- Serve as the point person for campus-wide suicide prevention
efforts. - Participate and lead campus development and implementation of prevention strategies awareness campaigns and training
programs - Collaborate with university departments and student organizations to promote mental wellness and early intervention.
- Serve as the point person for campus-wide suicide prevention
- Consultation and Collaboration
- Participate in behavioral intervention and threat assessment teams offering clinical judgement and recommendations.
- Maintain documentation and case records in compliance with
professional legal and ethical standards.
- Administrative and Professional Development
- Contribute to the development of policies and protocols related to mental health crisis response.
- Attend staff meetings trainings and professional development
workshops. - Remain current with best practices and trends in college mental health crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
5% of Time Crisis Counselor/Case Manager will:
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Knowledge awareness skills and experience related to providing individual multi person and group counseling; multicultural competence/humility empathy advance listening skills problem solving wide repertoire of intervention strategies knowledge of ethical principles mastery of intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics; excellent assessment skills diagnosis skills thorough understanding of abnormal behavior/psychopathology experience/ knowledge working on a highly integrated clinical team.
- Knowledge awareness skills and experience in clinical supervision professional training in the field of counseling and/or social work leadership modeling ethical guidelines state statutes professional development and training models.
- Competency in a wide variety of mental health topical areas enthusiasm for teaching/presenting.
- Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills; shifting between clinical and non-clinical duties to meet organizational needs; working with and relating to a student body from various background faculty and staff; work effectively with different levels of staff within the organization; work independently and as part of a team in a proactive flexible solution-focused way.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Clinical Psychology or related mental health field required.
- LMSW LPC in the state of Idaho
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years post-graduate experience in a mental health setting preferably in higher education or with adolescent/young adult populations.
- Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills.
- Experience working in a college or university counseling center.
- Knowledge of campus-based mental health services student development theory and FERPA/HIPAA regulations.
- Training in trauma-informed care harm reduction or culturally competent counseling practices.
- Demonstrated experience in suicide prevention programming and hospital coordination.
- 12paid holidaysAND the University is closed between Christmas and New Years (requires use of 3 vacation days)
- Between 12-24annual paid vacation daysfor full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
- 10.76% University contribution to yourORP retirement fund(Professional and Faculty employees)
- 11.96% University contribution to yourPERSI retirement fund(Classified employees)
- Excellent medical dental and otherhealth-related insurancecoverages
- Tuition fee waiverbenefits for employees spouses and their dependents
- See ourfull benefits pagefor more information!
Resume and Cover Letter
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. Were a trailblazing institution nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.
Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. Were building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills experiences and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
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