Athletics Case Manager

What We Are Looking For

The Athletics Case Manager serves as a critical connector within Baylor Athletics as part of the Athletics Mental Health Services (AMHS) unit. This position provides initial consultation case management and coordinated care for student-athletes navigating not only mental health concerns but also transition into and out of Baylor University functioning as a liaison between the athlete and the interdisciplinary team and ensuring every student-athletereceives consistent collaboration with our Athletics Care Team you will develop treatment plans facilitate referrals and serve as a steady trusted presence for some of our most vulnerable student-athletes. This position will play a critical role in the success during the lifecycle of a student-athlete.

What Will You Do

• Provide initial assessment and triage consultation and crisis intervention services for student-athletes seeking mental health services.

• • Assist in identification of appropriate clinical resources and referrals including higher level of care

• • Regular follow up with student-athletes identified as needing additional support ensuring continuity of care and timely intervention.

• • Serve as the primary liaison between the student-athlete and their identified sport care team.

• • Maintain complete accurate timely and appropriate documentation of all student-athlete engagement.

• Assist in both records acquisition and release throughout the lifecycle of the student-athlete. (e.g. pre-enrollment active roster separating from roster/university seeking post-eligible support).
• Assist Student-Athlete Services leadership to develop strong referral network both locally and nationally.
• Serve as administrator for the Athletics Clinical Care Team.
• Facilitate collaboration among athletic trainers medical staff and coaches to maintain a holistic athlete-centered care model.
• Coordinate student-athlete care with campus and community partners including Counseling Services Campus Health
• Services Baylor Office of Access and Learning Accommodation (OALA) the Baylor Beauchamp Addiction and Recovery Center (BARC) and the Baylor University Department of Student Care and Wellbeing.
• Maintain monthly and annual reports as directed by the Executive Senior Associate AD for Student-Athlete Services (or designee).
• Work with Student-Athlete Academic Services and Athletic Medicine staff to manage NCAA Medical Exception ADHD process including communication with appropriate referrals and documentation
• Assist Athletics Mental Health staff with student-athlete initiatives including educational workshops performance enhancement strategies and crisis response protocols
• Assist in building proactive wellness programming that aligns with NCAA Mental Health Best Practice guidelines
• Coordinate annual and quarterly mental health screens to aid in identification of at-risk student-athletes.
• Provide support for staff supervision of social work interns as applicable based on discipline and licensure.
• Maintain current knowledge of NCAA Big 12 Conference and Baylor institutional rules.
• Uphold HIPAA and FERPA guidelines in all aspects of student-athlete care.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the Athletics Mental Health Services unit.

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.

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