Clinical Case Manager
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Mental Health
Posted on May 16, 2024
Department: University Life
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary range starting low $70k; commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) supports students through ethical and responsive care and prevention. We foster the well-being of the diverse Mason community through psychological, outreach, and consultation services. We provide high-quality training to emerging mental health professionals. We are committed to excellence in psychological services by promoting student safety, enhancing emotional growth, and supporting academic success.
About the Position:
The Clinical Case Manager provides case management for students through initial triage, referrals to campus and community resources, and follows up to ensure that students are able to access services. Provides “bridging” services (e.g., brief therapeutic intervention, crisis intervention, individual counseling, etc.) if clinically appropriate while students wait to connect with additional supports. Uses evidence-based standards to deliver clinical care that is in accordance with policies and procedures at CAPS and licensure specific guidelines for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Serves as the mental health representative on the Threat Assessment Team for the university. Coordinates and manages the flow of students requesting psychiatric services at CAPS. Maintains timely, complete, and accurate electronic medical record documentation in compliance with CAPS, state, and federal regulatory guidelines.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Services:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Clinical Case Manager (position FA80KZ) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date: March 7, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: March 29, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary range starting low $70k; commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) supports students through ethical and responsive care and prevention. We foster the well-being of the diverse Mason community through psychological, outreach, and consultation services. We provide high-quality training to emerging mental health professionals. We are committed to excellence in psychological services by promoting student safety, enhancing emotional growth, and supporting academic success.
About the Position:
The Clinical Case Manager provides case management for students through initial triage, referrals to campus and community resources, and follows up to ensure that students are able to access services. Provides “bridging” services (e.g., brief therapeutic intervention, crisis intervention, individual counseling, etc.) if clinically appropriate while students wait to connect with additional supports. Uses evidence-based standards to deliver clinical care that is in accordance with policies and procedures at CAPS and licensure specific guidelines for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Serves as the mental health representative on the Threat Assessment Team for the university. Coordinates and manages the flow of students requesting psychiatric services at CAPS. Maintains timely, complete, and accurate electronic medical record documentation in compliance with CAPS, state, and federal regulatory guidelines.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Services:
- Provides psychiatric case management for students through initial triage, referrals to campus and community resources, and follow-up to ensure that students are able to access services;
- Provides “bridging” services (e.g., brief therapeutic intervention, crisis intervention, individual counseling, etc.) if clinically appropriate while students wait to connect with additional supports;
- Serves as the mental health representative on the Threat Assessment Team for the university;
- Coordinates and manages the flow of students requesting psychiatric services at CAPS;
- Maintains timely, complete, and accurate electronic medical record documentation in compliance with CAPS, state, and federal regulatory guidelines;
- Monitors student activity with contracted telehealth vendor(s) when indicated and follow-up as needed;
- Provides supervision as needed to trainees from a variety of mental health disciplines; and
- Provides consultation around the clinical case management for CAPS staff.
- Provides leadership for the overall clinical case management needs of CAPS;
- Collaborates with Clinical Services Committee around case management service delivery;
- Participates in other committees as assigned related to position responsibilities; and
- Participates in continuing education requirements to maintain active licensure.
- Master's degree in related field;
- Experience with case management, triage, and crisis response;
- Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team;
- Knowledge of mental health services based on receipt of a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work;
- Knowledge of case management based on experience with case management, triage, and crisis response;
- Skills in collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team;
- Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and skills necessary to effectively work with diverse populations;
- Ability to be independently licensed as a Professional Counselor or Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia at time of employment (required by start of employment); and
- Ability to maintain licensure as a Professional Counselor or Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Experience with collegiate mental health or similar developmental populations;
- Knowledge of collegiate mental health or similar developmental populations; and
- Knowledge gained from working in a medical or psychiatric setting.
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Clinical Case Manager (position FA80KZ) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date: March 7, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: March 29, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
