Manager of Department of Psychology (Colorado School of Mines)

Engineering a world of possibilities The Response Coordinating Case Manager (RCCM) is part of the Student Outreach and Support Team to support mental health and well-being of the Mines student body. This position coordinates mental health and incident response services for the campus, primarily focusing on residence hall communities. This is a 10-month permanent position, with the option to live-on, that requires flexible scheduling designed to address participation in the on-call rotation throughout the year and during weekday, weekend, and holidays. The position primarily works evening and after-hours shifts and provides the option to live on-campus. Normal working hours are 2:00PM-12:00AM or 11am-9pm (four shifts per week per person). The RCCM will provide support for students that are experiencing emerging crisis situations. They will also provide on-going case management, connect students to campus and community resources, and hold office hours. Student Outreach and Support (SOS) is a growing team whose work has tangible, meaningful and direct impact on our students. The SOS team is a supportive group of people dedicated to student well-being while also growing personally and professionally through various developmental opportunities. Truthfully, this work isn't easy. But it's worth it. For more on this team and the integral work they do, please visit: https://www.mines.edu/student-life/student-outreach-and-support/. Responsibilities Provide imbedded crisis intervention to the Residence Life communities Assess students’ emotional and/or psychological status and implement appropriate responses including referrals to campus and community medical and mental health resources. Follow up with students of concern to monitor progress and deliver on-going case management. Communicate with emergency contacts to provide updates on crisis situations as needed Serve as the “on-call” incident response coordinator for one week each month, responding to acute mental health crisis situations that arise in the evenings and weekends. Serve as a resource for Residence Life staff related to mental health and well-being Create positive residential experiences for students living on campus by developing relationships and having a significant presence in the residence halls during evenings. Meet with fellow crisis team members to coordinate care and support. Communicate with Student Outreach and Support (SOS), Counseling, Health Center, Residence Life, Dean of Students, and other Student Life team members to provide updates regarding on-going situations Participate in Residence Life programs to help build community and connections Create and deliver programming to address mental health needs identified in the communities Update student records in Maxient On-call rotation approximately one week per month – serve in collaboration with one professional Residence Life staff member. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the area of psychology, counseling, social work, education, public health or related field Demonstrated experience in community support services with a background in triage/crisis intervention Familiarity with mental health needs of college students High level of teamwork and communication skill with students, parents, colleagues, faculty, staff and community mental health partners Experience building productive working relationships across multi-functional teams Evidence of experience working with diverse identities and needs. Demonstrated comfort and skill with crisis management, trauma, and multiple levels of severity of student presentation in a high-pressured college environment Excellent interpersonal, listening, verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the area of psychology, counseling, social work, education, public health or related field Background working in a higher-education setting Evidence of experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams Two years of case management experience in a trauma setting, higher education or mobile crisis response unit addressing depression, suicidology, sexual assault cases, substance abuse, or other emotional or psychological issues Experience working with Maxient Advanced training in suicide prevention and sexual assault prevention Salary, Benefits $65,200 – $74,100 annual salary, prorated to $53,950 - $61,503 for this 10 month position Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees. For the Response Coordinating Case Manager (RCCM), an expectation is in place that the individual employee must be able to be on campus within 15 minutes to respond to an on-call incident. While individual employees are not required to live on campus, an option to live on campus is made available to these employees for their benefit. For individuals choosing to reside on campus, rent will be paid by the employee and the residential unit is considered a taxable fringe benefit, and the value of the unit is taxed accordingly. Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes: Flexible health and dental care options Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus. Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents) Free RTD Ecopass All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, and the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP). Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits. How to Apply Applicants must: Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status) Upload a resume or CV Upload a cover letter Application review will begin September 16, 2024. Please apply by September 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Applications may not be accepted after that date. References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). Mines welcomes all qualified candidates to apply. It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities to promote diversity and inclusion at Mines. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance. Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position. About Mines & Golden, CO When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines. Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023). Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds. Our size – roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students – translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact. Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play. Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience? Look to Mines. Equal Opportunity Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses. Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce. Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety. *Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting* If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

Engineering a world of possibilities

The Response Coordinating Case Manager (RCCM) is part of the Student Outreach and Support Team to support mental health and well-being of the Mines student body. This position coordinates mental health and incident response services for the campus, primarily focusing on residence hall communities. This is a 10-month permanent position, with the option to live-on, that requires flexible scheduling designed to address participation in the on-call rotation throughout the year and during weekday, weekend, and holidays. The position primarily works evening and after-hours shifts and provides the option to live on-campus. Normal working hours are 2:00PM-12:00AM or 11am-9pm (four shifts per week per person).

The RCCM will provide support for students that are experiencing emerging crisis situations. They will also provide on-going case management, connect students to campus and community resources, and hold office hours.

Student Outreach and Support (SOS) is a growing team whose work has tangible, meaningful and direct impact on our students. The SOS team is a supportive group of people dedicated to student well-being while also growing personally and professionally through various developmental opportunities. Truthfully, this work isn't easy. But it's worth it. For more on this team and the integral work they do, please visit: https://www.mines.edu/student-life/student-outreach-and-support/.

Responsibilities

Provide imbedded crisis intervention to the Residence Life communities
Assess students’ emotional and/or psychological status and implement appropriate responses including referrals to campus and community medical and mental health resources.
Follow up with students of concern to monitor progress and deliver on-going case management.
Communicate with emergency contacts to provide updates on crisis situations as needed
Serve as the “on-call” incident response coordinator for one week each month, responding to acute mental health crisis situations that arise in the evenings and weekends.
Serve as a resource for Residence Life staff related to mental health and well-being
Create positive residential experiences for students living on campus by developing relationships and having a significant presence in the residence halls during evenings.
Meet with fellow crisis team members to coordinate care and support.
Communicate with Student Outreach and Support (SOS), Counseling, Health Center, Residence Life, Dean of Students, and other Student Life team members to provide updates regarding on-going situations
Participate in Residence Life programs to help build community and connections
Create and deliver programming to address mental health needs identified in the communities
Update student records in Maxient
On-call rotation approximately one week per month – serve in collaboration with one professional Residence Life staff member.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the area of psychology, counseling, social work, education, public health or related field
Demonstrated experience in community support services with a background in triage/crisis intervention
Familiarity with mental health needs of college students
High level of teamwork and communication skill with students, parents, colleagues, faculty, staff and community mental health partners
Experience building productive working relationships across multi-functional teams
Evidence of experience working with diverse identities and needs.
Demonstrated comfort and skill with crisis management, trauma, and multiple levels of severity of student presentation in a high-pressured college environment
Excellent interpersonal, listening, verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the area of psychology, counseling, social work, education, public health or related field
Background working in a higher-education setting
Evidence of experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
Two years of case management experience in a trauma setting, higher education or mobile crisis response unit addressing depression, suicidology, sexual assault cases, substance abuse, or other emotional or psychological issues
Experience working with Maxient
Advanced training in suicide prevention and sexual assault prevention

Salary, Benefits

$65,200 – $74,100 annual salary, prorated to $53,950 - $61,503 for this 10 month position

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

For the Response Coordinating Case Manager (RCCM), an expectation is in place that the individual employee must be able to be on campus within 15 minutes to respond to an on-call incident. While individual employees are not required to live on campus, an option to live on campus is made available to these employees for their benefit. For individuals choosing to reside on campus, rent will be paid by the employee and the residential unit is considered a taxable fringe benefit, and the value of the unit is taxed accordingly.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

Flexible health and dental care options
Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, and the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP). Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to Apply

Applicants must:

Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)
Upload a resume or CV
Upload a cover letter

Application review will begin September 16, 2024. Please apply by September 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Applications may not be accepted after that date.

References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

Mines welcomes all qualified candidates to apply. It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities to promote diversity and inclusion at Mines. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

Our size – roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students – translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

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