PS Care Coordinator

PS Care Coordinator Job Summary The University Counseling Center (UCC) at the University of Utah enthusiastically welcomes applications for a 12‑month full‑time (40 hours per week) Care Coordinator to become an integral member of our dynamic multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities Responsibilities include: provision of face‑to‑face care management for students in need of longer term or more specialized treatment; coaching and skills‑based training for students navigating care, campus and community referral follow‑up, collaboration and outreach with campus partners who provide case management for University of Utah students, and active collaboration with community mental‑health providers and agencies, including those who offer free and low‑cost treatment. Provides case management for students requesting or are recommended for a transfer of care out of UCC services Provides case management for in‑house referrals to internal UCC services Provides follow‑up case management for clients of concern as needed Serve as a bridge to appropriate campus and community resources; facilitate access and communication; monitor and ensure appropriate services are delivered. Assist in coordination of patient discharge from inpatient hospitalization, coordinating with other campus‑based case managers in the Dean of Students office and Student Health & Wellness. Monitor and coordinate direct referrals between the Student Health Center and the University Counseling Center. Provide coaching and skills training to student on self‑advocacy, navigating health insurance, and connecting with mental‑health and other wellness services. Provide outreach presentations to the campus community. Processes requests for reassignments when established UCC clients have not been seen by assigned counselor in over 3 months or longer Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of community resources. Rotate weekly consultation groups to meet with clinicians re: case management services and mutual clients Other relevant duties as assigned. Work Environment Nearly continuously: Office environment. Seldom: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids). Physical Requirements Nearly continuously: Hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Business, Communication, Nursing or related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required. Experience in oncology, multidisciplinary clinics, and/or working with high‑acuity, complex patients may be preferred. Position is patient‑sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. Requires immunization according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Preferences Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field Experience working with a disciplinary setting, with particular preference for those with experience working directly with college student mental health and wellbeing Familiarity with local community mental health resources is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr