How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
Department Summary:
University Health and Counseling (UHC) provides comprehensive, public-health informed preventative and clinical services (counseling-individual, group, relationships; 14 different medical services and specialties, nursing, pharmacy, diagnostic services), mental health promotion, education, training, outreach, and postvention to the U-M campus community (students, faculty, staff, retirees and guests). An actively merging unit of two accredited departments-University Health Service (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care/AAAHC) and Counseling & Psychological Services (International Association of Counseling Services/IACS)-with >220 staff and trainees, UHC provides coordinated, integrated care within the same electronic health record (Epic/MiChart) as Michigan Medicine (MM), where many community members also receive emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care (e.g., MM emergency departments, inpatient services, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, and specialist ambulatory care). UHC operates in two primary locations (Michigan Union, 530 S. State St.; University Health Service, 207 Fletcher St.) as well as in embedded counselor offices in 18 schools/colleges across central and north campus. UHC is a unit of U-M Student Life (SL) and reports to the SL Associate Vice President for Health & Wellbeing and up to the Vice President of Student Life, who is a U-M Executive Officer (EO).
Position Summary:
This role primarily involves conducting clinical assessments/triage appointments and case management services for UM students in their first contact/appointment at CAPS. Starting date is negotiable. This is a 12-month permanent position. This position reports to a CAPS Associate Director.
Responsibilities*
Clinical - 70%
- Conduct initial access interviews per standard guidelines
- Make disposition decisions and connect / refer students to appropriate services on-campus and off-campus / resources / tracking and follow-up with clients
- Assess students with urgent / emergency needs and refer to the counselor on duty
- Facilitate brief treatment groups
- Document encounters per guidelines
Administrative - 25%
- Attend all center functions (staff meetings, clinical team meetings, retreats)
Outreach and Community Engagement - 5%
- Provide clinical workshops, liaison services
Required Qualifications*
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Counseling
- Licensed or license eligible in the State of Michigan (applicant does not need to be dually licensed. LLMSW, LMSW or LPC are acceptable).
- Social Workers - full license must be obtained within 2 years. If the full license is not acquired within two years, employment may be terminated
- Professional Counselor - must be fully licensed
- At least one year of experience providing triage, crisis intervention and care coordination to diverse populations of young adults and/or college students
Desired Qualifications*
- At least 3 years of demonstrated experience working in a high demand outpatient or inpatient healthcare setting
- At least 3 years of experience providing triage, care coordination, and crisis intervention to diverse young adult and/or college populations
- Experience working in a college/university counseling center or higher education healthcare setting
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with campus partners
- Demonstrated ability to work within a large system and effectively collaborate with staff in a large mental health agency
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
Position Responsibilities Criteria (leadership and behavioral qualities expected in this position):
These are the criteria that the hiring team will evaluate you for your demonstrated competency and expertise in the following areas:
- in working clinically with college student/young adult populations
- multicultural competency/work with diversity and difference in current professional role or professional-in-training role
Financial/Budgetary Responsibility:
N/A
Working Conditions:
Hybrid: In office 4 days a week and option to work remote 1 day a week. 1st shift: Monday - Friday.
Physical Requirements:
The incumbent is required to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
Direct Reports:
N/A
This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.
UM is willing to pursue appropriate employment-based immigration sponsorship for eligible finalist
Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of selected candidates
- Limited License $60,850 - $67,000
- Full License $67,000 - $73,050
Selected candidates whose start date is 4/1/2025 or after, will not be eligible for the university FY25-26 salary/merit plan unless otherwise notified.
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Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.