Access Provider/Care Manager

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods.

Who We Are:

Swarthmore College’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) supports the mental health and well-being of Swarthmore students. We aim to create a safe and confidential environment through a range of psychological support and consultation services. We provide individual and group counseling, assessment, consultation, and referral services to the Swarthmore community.

The opportunity:

The Access/Care Manager provides brief assessment and triage of clients’ presenting concerns and serves as bridge between CAPS and external resources. This position serves as the first point of contact to assess student needs:

• Evaluates the risk level and clinical need of incoming students.
• Determines referral and level of care.
• Connects students to resources in the community as appropriate.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide access appointments over the phone including risk assessment, clinical dispositioning, and brief psychoeducational intervention.
• Assist in the referral to external resources as clinically indicated or requested by current students.
• Provide follow up case management and consultation for the Swarthmore campus community.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all clinical interactions and consultations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on resources available in the community in order to serve as liaison between CAPS and these community mental health & social services.

Who you are:

• You have the ability to clinically assess appropriate levels of care.
• You are an excellent communicator with the ability to form relationships and build professional networks.
• You are committed to social justice and understanding the needs of clients across diverse backgrounds
• You have the ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Empathetic listener with the demonstrated ability to de-escalate crises/risks.

What you bring:

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Counselor Education, or related field.
• Independent Licensure in PA in professional discipline within 2 years of hire.
• Supervised internship or work equivalent experience in a college counseling center, mental health agency, or related professional setting.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing psychotherapy, diagnostic assessment, and outreach in a college counseling center setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of social, developmental, and psychological issues and challenges faced by diverse populations of students within a higher education setting.
• Comfort and skill at initiating professional liaison relationships with representatives from
• internal and external referral resources.

What You Will Get:

You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus and collaborative work environment. Come join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff.

If you are excited about this role, we want to hear from you! For full consideration, submit applications including resume and cover letter by June 20, 2023.

Notice to Applicants - Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

Review the Swarthmore Benefits Guidebook , we offer benefit plans starting at zero cost! Upon benefit eligibility, the College contributes 10% of an employee’s salary to their retirement account. Employees are 100% vested in their accounts on the date participation begins.

Tuition Grant Program

Paid Time Off (Staff)

Holiday Schedule

Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Advertised: May 22 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: