Clinical Case Manager
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department
Counseling Center Office
Position Summary
The Staff Social Worker position is a licensed clinical social worker responsible for providing case management, consultation, and clinical services to MSU Denver students. This position works collaboratively with other departments in the Divisions of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to enhance student retention and success.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
Duties/Responsibilities
65% - Direct Provision of Case Management/Clinical Services/Training
- Provide case management and consultation services to MSU students, faculty, and staff. Coordinate referrals of students to mental health services in the community...
- Provide Initial Screening services, crisis intervention services, and bridge appointments to students as part of Counseling Center team and our clinical model.
- Provide weekly additional direct clinical services to students on a limited basis...
- Develop and maintain a database of community referral resources and build community partnerships.
- Provide supervision to social work interns, as available and appropriate.
- Support the Counseling Center training program in all areas with education and expertise.
- Maintain adequate clinical records and files, abide by professional and state standards and ethical guidelines.
30% - Indirect Service and Outreach
- Coordinate case management efforts on campus with the Health Center at Auraria, the MSU Denver Care Team, the MSU Denver Access Center, and other departments on campus.
- Coordinate administrative operations including, reaching out to referrals, collection and tracking of utilization, satisfaction, and outcome data...
- Update and provide training to staff on relevant case management procedures, resources, and referral practices.
- Support the Counseling Center's Outreach Program by providing stigma reduction/educational outreach programs to students/staff.
- Support the Counseling Center's suicide prevention efforts on campus to build a community of caring through QPR trainings.
- Attend and contribute to team meetings, outreach events, committee work, and all center-related endeavors.
- When available, participate in national conferences, organization memberships, and listservs to stay current on case management operations and best practices in university counseling centers work.
- Initiates and maintains professional liaison relationships with faculty and staff to enhance outreach efforts to the traditionally under-served students on campus.
- Serves on internal and university-wide committees, work teams, and task forces, in keeping with areas of expertise, interest, and needs of the counseling center.
- Development and strategic planning around a Social Work Internship.
5% - Other Duties as Assigned
Required Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Social Work
- Licensed in the State of Colorado as an LCSW
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience post licensure
- Previous professional case management experience
- Experience and expertise in working with diverse populations
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Previous experience in utilizing an electronic health records system
- Experience and training in the provision of telebehavioral health
- Previous clinical experience with risk assessment and management
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-4+ years of relevant work experience post licensure
- Experience providing supervision to Social Work Interns
- Experience with brief and short-term models of counseling
- Previous experience working at a university/college counseling center
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Work Hours
Full Time, 40 hours per week, Exempt
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Evenings and weekend work: Rarely
This is a 100% in-person role, however some Alternative Work Arrangements (AWA) may be available.
Travel: Rarely
Salary for Announcement
We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $68,000 - $75,000. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
Full Consideration Date
Complete applications received by July 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration, however applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled.
Instructions to Apply
For full consideration, please submit the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
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