Case Manager

This role provides consultation and counseling services for individuals and groups to promote mental health assist individuals dealing with stress management anxiety depression self-esteem adjustment trauma academic distress suicide substance abuse and relationship issues.

• Coordinates with outside agencies when a student/client has been hospitalized.
• Ensures student has a scheduled follow up appointment upon discharge from the hospital.
• Follows up to make sure discharge paperwork is sent to the UCC.
• Develops relationships with external agencies and private practices who can provide care when a students presenting issues are outside the scope of the UCC or they have reached agency session limits.
• Monitors the agencys high-risk clients to make sure they remain connected to care.
• Reaches out to clients who have become disconnected from services to schedule an appointment at the UCC or to provide them with an appropriate community referral.
• Coordinates with the Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) on student issues that require outreach for counseling services.
• Provides direct clinical services and client care in accordance with skills training and ability.
• Collects information from individuals through interviews observation and tests.
• Develops treatment plans advocates for clients in team meetings acts as a liaison to both the academic community and community agencies on treatment plan and coordinates the provision of services.
• Provides consultation to family members caregivers and college on the recommended treatment plan and how to support clients situation.
• Develops program activities which identify the clients in need of services development of new clinical approaches and client care strategies to aid in improvement of client care.
• Coordinates activities for individual and/or group therapy or education sessions for the client.
• Evaluates programs and assesses quality of services provides data for program development supports educational and research goals and complies with all regulatory standards.
• Maintains client records and adheres to confidentiality laws and regulations.
• Supervises other counselors and staff to include hiring training evaluating performance and disciplinary actions
• Will attend University Counseling Center meetings be supervised by UCC staff and coordinate all services through the UCC.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Required Education and Experience: Masters Degree in Psychology Sociology Social Work Counseling Human Relations or related discipline AND:

• 1 year of experience providing clinical counseling mental health services case management social work or relate field.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of clinical counseling case management and treatment planning.
• Strong clinical assessment diagnostic and therapeutic skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive confidential information with discretion and maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of human behavior including individual differences in ability personality and interests.
• In-depth understanding of federal laws and regulations related to patient confidentiality and medical records (e.g. HIPAA).
• Strong ability to recognize signs of potential problems or disruptions in care or behavior.
• Proficient in assessing and recommending appropriate treatment for behavioral emotional or psychological disorders.
• Advanced knowledge of diagnostic treatment and rehabilitation methods for physical and mental health conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to actively listen and clearly convey information.

Certifications or Licenses:

• Valid state issued drivers license.
• Must pass the national Counselor Examination and apply for Licensed Professional Counselor candidacy within 60 days of hire or have one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

Working Conditions:

• Sitting for extended periods occasional light lifting and regular use of a computer.
• Exposure to individuals in distress or crisis situations.
• Standard office environment with daily interactions with clients staff and community agencies.

Supervision: Might supervise one Master Practicum students intern.

Special Instructions:If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

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