Access Provider / Care Manager

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide access appointments over the phone including risk assessment, clinical dispositioning, and brief psychoeducational intervention
• Assist in the referral to external resources as clinically indicated or requested by current students
• Follow up case management and consultation for the Swarthmore campus community
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all clinical interactions and consultations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on resources available in the community in order to serve as liaison between CAPS and these community mental health & social services
• Maintain and update Access policies/procedures and communicate regularly to staff

Who You Are

• You have the ability to clinically assess appropriate levels of care
• You are an excellent communicator with the ability to form relationships and build professional networks
• You are committed to social justice and understanding the needs of clients across diverse backgrounds
• You have the ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• An empathetic listener with the demonstrated ability to de-escalate crises/risks

What You Bring

• Required Qualifications: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Counselor Education, or related field. Independent Licensure in PA in professional discipline within 2 years of hire. Supervised internship or work equivalent experience in a college counseling center, mental health agency, or related professional setting. Demonstrated ability to assess and manage risk/crisis. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• PREFERRED Qualifications: Experience providing psychotherapy, diagnostic assessment, and outreach in a college counseling center setting. Demonstrated understanding of social, developmental, and psychological issues and challenges faced by diverse populations of students within a higher education setting. Strong organizational and administrative skills. Comfort and skill at initiating professional liaison relationships with representatives from internal and external referral resources