Job Details

Mental Health Counselor - Case Manager

Position Number: 6052665
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Counseling

Mental Health Counselor - Case Manager

Posting Number: SP004777P
Division/College: Student Affairs
Department: Counseling and Mental Health Center
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

The Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) at the University of Idaho provides comprehensive mental health services, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric services and psychological assessments. The center emphasizes personal development, wellness and treatment through a brief therapy model. It also offers alcohol and drug programming, Biofeedback programming. and outreach and consultative services. The CMHC is also home to an APA-accredited doctoral internship in professional psychology.

Position Overview:

The University of Idaho Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) is seeking a masters level Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor to join our dynamic team. This key position will provide leadership in case management services for students, with a focus on coordinating mental health care, suicide prevention, and community outreach. The Case Manager will work closely with clinicians, local providers, and campus partners to ensure continuity of care for students with high acuity mental health needs. The Case Manager will also coordinate referrals to community providers, lead outreach programs, and consult with CMHC staff on complex cases.

Clinical responsibilities include initial evaluations, on-call urgent and crisis care coverage, individual therapy, group therapy. Licensed practitioners may also have an opportunity to supervise trainees or other staff.

This position requires a strong foundation in social work or mental health counseling, experience managing high-acuity cases, and experience in community mental health coordination. The ideal candidate will have a passion for student well-being, a collaborative spirit, and a desire to contribute to the mental health mission of the University of Idaho.

Required Experience:

Experience providing mental health services to adult population
Experience providing mental health services to a diverse client population
Clinical experience providing risk assessment, crisis interventions and brief counseling

Required Education:

Masters Degree in Social Work
Masters Degree in counseling or clinical psychology

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Idaho
Experience providing counseling or other psychological services in a language other than English
Experience providing treatment for psychological trauma
Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Experience with the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders
Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $60,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain
Posting Date: 03/04/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

For first consideration, please submit your application materials by March 31, 2025.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/47364

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.