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Job Summary

The Clinical Case Manager is part of the multidisciplinary, integrated Rensselaer Student Health team of committed professionals dedicated to supporting and promoting student health and wellbeing as an Institute-wide priority. The Clinical Case Manager provides developmentally appropriate services through Clustered Learning, Advocacy and Support for Students (CLASS), with a focus in three main areas: 1) clinical case management, 2) consultation and referral services, and 3) outreach and prevention education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• One (1) or more years of experience providing case management services

Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• 3 years of experience providing case management services 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of developmental, psychological and medical issues in the college student population
•  Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with diverse student groups, medical and mental health staff, and campus and community partners
• Demonstrated high degree of effective listening and communication skills, verbal and written
• Demonstrated high degree of inter-personal and inter-cultural competencies
• Conflict Resolution skills
• Ability to articulate, develop, and manage program and improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated Experience in public speaking
• Ability to provide exemplary response to diverse constituencies while maintaining impartiality and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, critical-thinking skills, use of sound judgment
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $55500- $60000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.