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Positio Title: Assistant Director and Case Manager (AP25-033)\
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Location: Edwardsville, IL\
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Division: Student Affairs, VC\
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Apply Before: 00662\
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Department: Counseling Services\
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FLSA: Exempt\
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Description: Description\
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Overview:\
The Assistant Director of Counseling Services & Clinical Case Manager
oversees clinical and administrative operations within Counseling
Services, leading a team of mental health professionals to deliver
comprehensive student support. This role includes managing mental health
crisis interventions, hospital re-entry planning, and coordinating
resource referrals for students in need of ongoing care. The Assistant
Director also supervises unlicensed clinicians pursuing licensure,
develops mental health outreach programs, and ensures the department
adheres to state regulations, university policies, and industry best
practices.\
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What You\'ll Do:\
Provide clinical supervision and professional development for
unlicensed counselors and clinical case managers.
Oversee staff onboarding, performance evaluations, and continuing
education opportunities.
Develop, review, and implement departmental policies, procedures,
and clinical documentation guidelines.
Collaborate with campus partners to coordinate mental health
services and ensure seamless care for students.
Respond to student mental health crises, providing immediate crisis
response and triage services.
Serve as a liaison between Counseling Services and external mental
health providers, facilitating referrals and coordinating care.
Develop and implement re-entry plans for students returning to
campus after hospitalization.
Monitor student progress in external healthcare services, ensuring
follow-up support and collaboration with faculty and advisors.
Lead mental health awareness programs and provide training on mental
health, crisis intervention, and case management.
Serve on university committees to support student well-being and
promote a positive mental health culture.
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Salary Note: commensurate with education and experience\
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Minimum Acceptable Qualifications\
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Graduate degree in Social Work.
Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate clinical experience, with at
least 3 years of administrative experience in a college/university
counseling center.
Licensed as a clinical social worker in Illinois.
Strong written, verbal, presentation, organizational, and time
management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Knowledge of medical records systems and mental health providers
approved by various insurance programs.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to manage severe
mental health issues effectively.
Understanding of mental health issues relevant to college
populations is preferred.
Crisis intervention experience and skills required.
Demonstrated multicultural competence.
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Application Materials and Information:\
To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a
complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant
full time and part time work experience, including start and end dates
of employment, and at least three professional references.
You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to
provide additional @context and showcase your qualifications.
Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.\
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