POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

Counseling Services at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks a Case Manager holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work to join our collaborative multidisciplinary team advancing student mental health at a Carnegie R1 research university that serves a diverse student population of more than 24,000 students.

The center operates a same-day access and brief therapy model designed to reduce barriers to care and provide timely support for students experiencing mental health concerns. The case manager supports students in accessing mental health care and related services through care coordination, follow-up, and referrals to campus and community resources, under the supervision of the Licensed Clinical Case Manager.

This position offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative multidisciplinary clinical environment that values professional development, innovative service delivery, and student-centered care.

About Counseling Services

Counseling Services provides a comprehensive range of services including:

• Same-day access clinical services
• Brief individual therapy and group counseling
• Crisis intervention and risk assessment
• Case management and referral coordination
• Consultation services for faculty and staff
• Campus outreach and prevention programming

Counseling Services hosts an APA-accredited doctoral internship and multidisciplinary training program including practicum and postdoctoral fellows. The center is accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and emphasizes prevention, consultation, and early-intervention strategies to expand access to care.

The department also operates the innovative Great Basin Hall Counseling Services Annex, which expands access to services through outreach programming, consultation services, and campus partnerships. Counseling Services is part of the Division of Student Services and works closely with campus partners to support student success, retention, and wellbeing.

Counseling Services supports continuing education and professional development, including opportunities for training, conference participation, professional organization involvement, and related travel.

For more information about our department, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/counseling.

Why Join Counseling Services?

• Practice in a collaborative multidisciplinary counseling center at a Carnegie R1 research university
• Participate in a multidisciplinary training program with multiple training levels, including an APA-accredited psychology doctoral internship
• Enjoy generous benefits and professional development opportunities
• Live in Reno, Nevada with year-round access to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains

Position Responsibilities

Case Management

Provide case management services that connect students to appropriate on- and off-campus resources, including ongoing care coordination and follow-up to support continuity of care. Collaborate with Counseling Services clinicians and campus partners to address complex student needs while applying professional judgment in coordinating services and improving case management systems.

University and Community Clinical Resource Liaison

Serve as a liaison between Counseling Services, campus departments, and community providers to support coordinated referrals and resource access for students. Maintain knowledge of campus and community resources, document activities appropriately, respond to inquiries from the university community, and contribute to professional development and collaborative campus initiatives.

Typical Workload

Clinicians typically maintain approximately 22–24 case management hours per week, with the remainder of time devoted to community clinical resource liaison work, meetings, documentation, administrative time, and professional development.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO

The University of Nevada, Reno, is a public research university that is committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Nevada’s historic land-grant university founded in 1874, the University serves 20,000 students. The University is a comprehensive, doctoral university, classified as an R1 institution with very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and also earned the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. More than $800 million in advanced labs, residence halls and facilities has been invested on campus since 2009. It is home to the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Wolf Pack Athletics, maintains a statewide outreach mission and presence through programs such as the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Small Business Development Center, Nevada Seismological Laboratory.

The University’s main campus is located in Reno, Nevada, immediately adjacent a vibrant and growing downtown region, and has a satellite campus in south Reno. Currently underway is the acquisition of a 20 acres residential campus at Lake Tahoe which will complement the University’s presence in each of Nevada’s 17 counties. The University is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, which includes two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute, and endeavors to create and develop strong partnerships with each institution. Through a commitment to world-improving research, student success and outreach benefiting the communities and businesses of Nevada, the University has impact across the state and around the world.

Located where the Sierra Nevada meets the high desert of the Great Basin, the University’s verdant, 290-acre main campus is a 45-minute drive from scenic Lake Tahoe. Today, the University delivers on its land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement — all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education, according to both Forbes and Money magazines (2018). The University is ranked in the top tier of National Universities by U.S. News & World Report and in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

For more information, visit www.unr.edu

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a Social Work
• Bachelor’s level training sufficient to qualify for professional Social Work licensure in Nevada
• Licensed in Nevada as a Social Worker (BSW) or eligibility for Social Work licensure (BSW) in Nevada within six months of hire

·         Relevant experience in social work or case management 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a university counseling center
• Experience providing case management
• Experience providing crisis intervention
• Experience implementing and evaluating service delivery programs
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive clinical practice

COMPENSATION

Licensed Clinician, Administrative Faculty – Grade B

Typical hiring range:

$69,000 – $73,000

Salary is commensurate with experience, licensure status, internal equity, and budget considerations.

Administrative Faculty salary schedules are available at:

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Required Attachment(s)

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

1. Resume/CV - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact Information for Three Professional References, with at least one being a current or former supervisory reference
4. Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

Proof of licensure