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Posting Text
| Posting Number |
S00650P |
| Position Status |
Exempt |
| Reporting Relationship(s) |
Director of Counseling Services |
| Supervisory Relationships |
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| Job Summary |
Elmhurst University invites applicants for a full-time Case Manager and Staff Clinician position (12-month continuing appointment). The Case Manager and Staff Clinician serves as part of a multidisciplinary team in coordinating case management and providing outpatient mental health treatment, with an emphasis on assessment and crisis intervention, to enrolled students. |
| Salary Range |
$60,000-$65,000. This is the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary offered will depend on a candidate's experience and education, and departmental budget. |
| Essential Functions |
- Provides phone triage for students seeking counseling services, including: risk assessment, clinical disposition, psychoeducational intervention, and referral when indicated.
- Provides case management for students requiring linkage with off-campus referrals, including assisting students to engage with referrals.
- Provides short-term clinical services to students with a variety of presenting concerns (initial assessment; crisis intervention; short-term individual and group counseling).
- Collaborates with campus partners including Student Support Services and Intervention to provide appropriate referrals and resources to students.
- Coordinates student care with online mental health counseling platform as needed.
- Builds and maintains liaison relationships with off-campus mental health providers, hospitals and inpatient units, and other community partners and referral resources.
- Consults with parents, faculty, and staff when appropriate and with appropriate authorization in order to ensure quality care to students.
- Maintains appropriate records and documentation of clinical and case management activities, in compliance with law, ethics and best practice.
- Maintains up-to-date information on community mental health and social service resources.
- Assists and collaborates with Counseling Services staff in treatment and disposition planning for students with complex mental health needs, particularly for those students who are frequent users of urgent care appointments.
- Participates in weekly meetings with Counseling Services staff.
- Provides outreach programming and consultation to the campus community.
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| Other Duties and Responsibilities |
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports the mission, vision, and values of Elmhurst University.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field from an accredited institution and/or Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited program.
- Current license to practice in the State of Illinois.
- Experience providing clinical and case management services in a diverse, multicultural clinical setting, including successful experience working with the full range of human diversity.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Commitment to Student Affairs campus involvement.
- Advanced clinical skills.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Two years or more clinical experience in a college or university mental health setting.
- Clinical experience working with traditionally underserved students (culturally diverse students), including providing services to students for whom English is a second language.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Advanced knowledge of crisis intervention and triage, risk assessment and safety planning.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
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| Working Conditions/Physical Requirements |
Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/ constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object. |
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| Posting Date |
06/23/2025 |
| Closing Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
An overview of Elmhurst University benefits is available
here
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"Other" optional documents may include the following:
- Clinical Case Overview;
- Applicant's Theoretical Approach to Clinical Work;
- List of 3 references, 2 of which must be from people who have clinically supervised the applicant's work.
Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends a liberal arts education and professional preparation to help students acquire knowledge and skills for enduring success. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, more than 20 graduate and certificate programs in flexible formats, and the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with differing abilities. Elmhurst University ranks among the top 10 best regional colleges and universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University's mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Elmhurst University
Jun 24, 2025