The Dean of Students Office Specialist will focus on clinical care case management; serving as lead case manager for students in crisis and providing oversight for incoming Care reports via the Maxient system. As the Clinical Care Tem Manager Specialist, you will meet with students, maintain a database of campus and community resources, provide crisis coverage and emergency intervention. You will also communicate with students, staff, parents, families or designated contacts, regarding but not limited to: emergency student-related situations, and/or student concerns.
This is a temporary position from July 2024 - December 2024. The position will be 29 hours per week, $40-50/hour based on experience; This position has the opportunity for remote work, with most work performed on the Brandeis campus. The Clinical Care Team Manager assists with students of concern matters for undergraduate and graduate students.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist Care Team with transition and return to campus meetings. Assist with case creation for student of concern cases, including case creation for Care Team and Student Rights and Community Standards conduct issues.
• Co-chairs the University's CARE team, which is a group of campus stakeholders charged with assessing and supporting students of concern.
• Works with Care Case Manager.
• Acts as liaison in collaboration with the Brandeis Counseling Center with the hospital at the time of release, and assists in managing the return from the hospitalization plan on behalf of the Dean of Students Office.
• Assist in the responsibility of coordination and advisement to members of the Brandeis community regarding student care resources, regarding management of crisis situations and critical care team cases.

Additional Job Description

• Physical/Environmental Demands: Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.
• Significant experience managing mental health/counseling issues, preferably on a college campus, as well as knowledge and skill in addressing crisis issues with individuals; experience liaising with local healthcare providers to support students in crisis.
• Significant experience in high stress environments.
• Master's degree in higher education or related field required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and to function autonomously and in partnership with members of the Dean of Students Office and campus partners
• Occasional nights and weekend hours required
• Working knowledge of Maxient software is preferred
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skill

Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Management, or a related field preferred
5-8 years, plus experience. LICSW, LCSW, or advanced degree preferred.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.
If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.