Professional Expert- Clinical Case Manager

Salary: $47.00 Hourly

Job Type: Professional Expert

Job Number: PROFEX-CCM

Closing: Continuous

Location: 380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA

Division: Student Health Services

• Conduct mental health screenings and risk assessments to identify student needs.
• Evaluate students experiencing emotional, behavioral, academic, medical, or psychosocial difficulties.
• Assess the urgency and level of care needed and determine appropriate interventions and referrals.
• Identify students who may be at risk of harm to self or others and initiate appropriate response protocols.

• Maintain an active caseload of students with complex needs requiring ongoing support and follow-up.
• Develop individualized service plans to address barriers impacting student well-being and academic success.
• Coordinate student care and support with campus departments including Student Health Services, Counseling, Disability Support Services, Student Equity and Achievement (SEA), Student Affairs, Campus Safety, and other appropriate programs.
• Facilitate referrals and linkage to community providers, including mental health therapists, psychiatrists, hospitals, crisis stabilization units, intensive outpatient programs, substance use treatment providers, housing resources, and other specialized services.
• Assist students in navigating healthcare systems, insurance processes, and community-based support networks.
• Monitor student progress and follow through with treatment recommendations and referrals.

• Respond to students experiencing psychological distress or crisis situations.
• Provide brief interventions, de-escalation, crisis stabilization, and safety planning.
• Collaborate with campus partners and emergency responders when immediate intervention is necessary.
• Conduct follow-up and re-entry support for students returning from hospitalization, residential treatment, or other higher levels of care.
• Participate in campus behavioral intervention processes and threat assessment activities, as appropriate.

• Provide short-term individual and group educational sessions within the scope of the position and professional training or licensure.
• Conduct risk assessments and assist students in identifying appropriate treatment options.
• Offer consultation to students, faculty, staff, and families regarding available resources and strategies to support students of concern.
• Advocate for students by helping reduce barriers that impact their educational persistence and success.

• Participate in campus-wide initiatives focused on mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and student wellness.
• Develop and deliver educational presentations, workshops, and training related to recognizing and responding to students in distress.
• Support Student Health Services wellness activities designed to increase awareness of available resources and promote help-seeking behaviors.
• Assist in developing collaborative relationships with community agencies and referral partners.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of services provided in accordance with professional, ethical, legal, and institutional standards.
• Collect and maintain data related to services, referrals, outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Prepare reports and other documentation as requested.
• Adhere to applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including FERPA, HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and professional ethical guidelines.

• Participate in departmental meetings, case consultations, and professional development activities.
• Serve on campus committees or work groups related to student support and well-being, as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned consistently with the scope and intent of the position.

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field.
  Experience providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, case management, behavioral health services, or care coordination.
  Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, and linguistic backgrounds.

• Eligibility for clinical licensure in the State of California or…