Case Manager

Licensed Psychotherapist

UC Santa Cruz is seeking a licensed psychotherapist who is passionate about supporting college students from diverse backgrounds in connecting with the resources they need to thrive. This is a partial year career position with a four-week unpaid summer work break. As the largest employer in the county, rated as one of the most beautiful campuses, located on the coast overlooking Monterey Bay. UC Santa Cruz employs over 3,100 people in staff positions alone. UC Santa Cruz staff have access to comprehensive benefits packages.

Here is a sample of those benefits:

• Medical plans with free dental & vision care insurance
• UC Retirement Pension and savings plans
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Legal insurance
• Pet insurance
• 15 paid holidays, accrued vacation and sick leave
• Discount at UCSC recreation facilities

The Case Manager provides services designed to assist students in optimizing their educational experience and minimizing the impact of illness, injury, and emotional distress on their academic careers by coordinating mental health care through a network of campus and community resources. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Integrative Behavioral Health, the Case Manager provides mental health care, case management coordination, and support to the Student Health Services (SHS) and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) clinical providers.

The incumbent also works with a variety of Division of Student Success (DSAS) departments that serve students, and provides consultation services for faculty and staff in dealing with distressed students, coordinating mental health resources and services with clinical providers, residential life, and the colleges.

The Case Manager utilizes techniques for counseling students with diverse backgrounds, and discharges duties with keen sensitivity to issues of gender, culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, etc. All the Licensed Case Manager's activities are performed within the limits of the standards and ethical principles of their professional organization, as well as applicable legal mandates for mental health professionals in the State of California.

Budgeted Salary: $8345.11 per month - $10,583.13 per month for 11 months. Salary commensurate with years of licensed experience as well as specialized skills and qualifications.

Job End Date: None