Case Manager, NOVACares Office
- Employer
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Location
- Annandale, VA
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Health & Medical Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
The individual in this position will provide coordination of mental health and behavior support services for students identified at risk with concerning behavior. The individual will work closely with campus CARE teams and the college Threat Assessment Team to implement intervention plans for identified students; act as the primary liaison with community mental health agencies; develop campus specific mental health resources for the College; provide outreach/educational seminars to the college community; and facilitate greater assistance to the needed members of the NOVA community.
Duties and Responsibilities-Advise campus CARE teams and the College Threat Assessment Team in formulating intervention plans for identified students
-Follow up and track referrals for individuals of concern in the Maxient database
-Coordinate academic and support services for identified students on designated campuses
-Provide mental health consultation to campus CARE teams, College Threat Assessment Team, and community mental health providers
-Work closely with college police, deans of students, conduct officers, student services personnel and CARE teams
-Provide outreach/educational seminars as needed and/or requested, to include PUP, orientations, faculty convocations, and HR professional development
-Maintain and update NOVACares provider database
Master’s degree in social work or counseling psychology or related field; demonstrated experience in crisis intervention and in working with severe psychopathology; demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with community mental health agencies; demonstrated experience in related or similar resource development.
Preferred QualificationsLicensed professional in social work or psychology/counseling. Minimum of 5 years experience in case management. Knowledge of behavioral intervention team operations; solution-focused approach to student care; demonstrated interest in and experience working with college students, including diverse and/or underrepresented college student populations. Threat/Risk assessment experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to manage projects that involve complex health issues; ability to work both independently and collaboratively with college faculty and staff; possess excellent written and oral communication skills; be skilled in the area of cultural sensitivity in the college setting and possess leadership skills as well as work as part of a team. Knowledge of relevant laws pertaining to student health and wellness, to include Clery, FERPA, Title IX, and Virginia violence prevention. Understanding threat/risk assessment strategies and principles. Knowledge of threat assessment and/or risk assessment principles, laws, and strategies.
Operation of a State VehicleOccasional Posting Detail Information Open Date08/08/2019Close Date09/08/2019Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsBackground Check StatementThe selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background
investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of
education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS and NOVA such as
I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s
Statement of Economic Interest.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Master's degree in social work or counseling psychology or related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in crisis intervention and in working with severe psychopathology?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with community mental health agencies?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated experience in related or similar resource development?
- Yes
- No
- * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.
- Yes
- No
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Other Document
Organization
Working at Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College is the largest institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of America’s largest community colleges. NOVA enrolls more than 75,000 students at its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge, and through NOVA Online. With over 130 degree, certificate and workforce programs NOVA helps to prepare students to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution. Learn more about Northern Virginia Community College at www.nvcc.edu/about/glance/index.html
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