Job Details

Case Manager

Position Number: 6294569
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Counseling

Case Manager - 37052 University Staff

Description
Case Manager

Wellness Center Mental Health Services

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Case Manager to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is hybrid eligible. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary/Pay Range: $32,290.00 - $42,954.00 part time (0.75 FTE) annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:

Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary

Providing support to UCCS students, staff, and faculty by doing case-specific needs assessments and connecting them with on and off campus resources. This part time position primarily works collaboratively with Wellness center Mental Health Services (WCMHS) clinicians and UCCS CARE team members to get referrals. In addition, this position would take requests from UCCS staff and faculty when they might to consult about their circumstances, to connect them with the most appropriate resources.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Attending all CARE team meetings to become familiar with the cases that would benefit from support from the case manager, to connect them with on- and off-campus resources. Once the CARE team determines the student would benefit from the case manager's support (because the case has a significant mental health component), collaborate and coordinate with the Case Manager from the Dean of Students' Office, to provide the most thorough and effective support possible.
Getting referrals from WCMHS clinicians (via, phone, TEAMS messages, e-mails, or Medicat messages), to research, find, and connect the best resources that are accessible for our students. These resources may be clinical in nature (e.g. student is graduating, so they need to find a community clinician they can work with, based on their insurance coverage, clinical needs, financial and transportation needs, etc.); or they may Request Form Note: This form is intended for use in Adobe Sign. Last updated 5/14/2025 be non-clinical (e.g. connecting the student with TESSA's legal team, or helping the student find a low-income housing option, etc.).
Take self-referrals from UCCS staff and faculty (via, phone, TEAMS messages, and/or e-mails), determine the needs of the community member (carry out a needs assessment), and connect them with the appropriate resources and services in the community.
Carrying out needs assessments for each individual case so that appropriate level of care is determined and planned. This may be carried out solo with interviews, or if there is a need for assessment of clinical mental health condition, in collaboration with the WCMHS clinicians who serve in the CARE team.
If there is a need, helping students practice emotion regulation skills, basic assertiveness, and other interpersonal skills to be able to improve accessibility of resources.
Once the referrals are made, follow up with each case to make sure the needs are met; if not, continue to work with the case until the established services and the resources start to benefit the individual.
Collaborating with the WCMHS Director to do outreach and education to the entire campus community, both about available resources for various populations, and about the role of this position on campus.
Provide training to all who are accepted into our Wellness Center training program with specific emphasis on providing training to social work students.

Tentative Search Timeline

Priority will be given to applications submitted by: June 29, 2025.
Potential interview dates: July 14, 2025 - July 25, 2025.
Potential start date: August, 15, 2025.

All employees of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), under the supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the sexual misconduct, protected class nondiscrimination, and conflicts of interest in cases of amorous relationships policies, related retaliation, and compliance with accommodations regarding disability, pregnancy or related conditions, and religion. All employees are also designated as "responsible employees" and are required to report conduct prohibited under these policies, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIE's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Institutional Equity (uccs.edu).

Note: This job description outlines this role's general responsibilities, qualifications, and physical requirements at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The university reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the university's needs.

Qualifications

Master's level formal education from a mental health related field is required.
Highly qualified applicants will be fluent in Spanish and able to provide services to UCCS community in Spanish.

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Special Instructions to Applicants: · Applications submitted by 6/29/2025 will receive full consideration. · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 37052). · Official transcripts will be required upon hire. · Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials

Job Category: Health Care

Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40226 - VCEMSA-Wellness Cent./HS&MHS

Schedule: Part-time

Posting Date: Jun 11, 2025

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Sandra Ervin Posting Contact Email: servin@uccs.edu Position Number: 00789014