Job description

Southern Oregon University

Position Number: A00504

Rate: $37,440 - $43,679 @ 1.0 FTE 9 months ($49,919 - $58,239 based on 12 month equivalency)

Position Summary:
The Mental Health Case Managerwill report to the Executive Director of the Student Health & Wellness Center (SHWC). The Case Manager provides continuity of care through the coordination of on- campus and off-campus health services and support resources.The Case Manager will provide
mental health case management, coordination, crisis intervention and follow-up for SOU students with complex mental health needs. The Case Manager will also develop collaborative relationships with SOU campus partners and Jackson County community providers.

Each SHWC employee is responsible for:
1.Knowing and complying with applicable internal and external policies, procedures, rules and regulations, including but not limited to: SHWC Policy and Procedures, SOU Policy and Procedures; AAAHC Standards, OSHA rules and regulations and profession specific rules, regulations and standards of care.
2. Performing all duties in a positive and constructive manner supportive of a healthy team environment and that reflect highest ethical.
3. Open communication by bringing all student, provider, SOU community, and broader community issues, concerns, and/or requests to the Director on a timely basis including but not limited to any potential risk management or quality control issues.
4. Performing other assigned administrative, clerical and housekeeping duties.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field
Two years experience providing case management, crisis intervention, conducting risk
assessments, and care coordination

Preferred Qualification :
Masters Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field
Experience in a college or university counseling center

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing, with some public speaking experience.

Ability to research, interpret and consistently apply applicable internal and external policies, procedures, rules and regulations, including but not limited to: SHWC procedures, guidelines and operational plans, SOU policy and procedures; AAAHC standards, OHSA, and profession specific rules, regulations, ethics and standards of care and to develop well-reasoned conclusions and recommendations.

Knowledge and skill in using current best practices in alcohol and drug treatment field

Ability to perform all duties in a manner that reflects the highest ethical and professional communication. Ability to adhere to Department Professional Communications Guidelines.

Ability to communicate openly by bringing all student, provider, SOU community, and broader community issues, concerns, and/or requests to the appropriate person on a timely basis including but not limited to any potential risk management or quality control issues.

Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.

Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization and multiple outside agencies.

Ability to effectively perform work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature that requires access to information. Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, tact, and diplomacy.

Ability to proactively assess work operations and anticipate potential problems; ability to develop and implement strategies for preventing/resolving problems.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) letter providing some detail of the applicants qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. If you are unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application please email: hrs@sou.edu

For inquiries and additional information, please contact: Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553

To view SOUs offers very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit: https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/2021_Employee_Benefits_Overview.pdf
Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html , demonstrates our value and commitment to our employee.

Special Conditions
The priority consideration date for this position has been extended, please see date below.
Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):

• Position classification defined as "exempt" are not subject overtime

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the Oregon Revised Statues and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon department of Human Services.

Notice to Prospective Employees*
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as the "Clery Act"),requires that prospective employees be notified of the availability of SOUs Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and campus policies on use, possession and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/information programs to inform the campus community about campus security procedures and crime prevention.

An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (ASR)can be accessed at the following link:
https://inside.sou.edu/assets/security/AnnualCrimeReportFinal.pdf. A physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request. To request a copy please visit the Campus Public Safety Office at 382 Wightman Street, Ashland OR 97520. For more information call 541-552-6258, or email clerycoordinator@sou.edu.

All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/10744 .

Diversity Statement
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.

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