Senior Care Coordinator, Therapeutic Services

About the role

Department

Bsd Med

Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination - Supportive Services

Job Summary

In this role, the Senior Care Coordinator, Therapeutic Services is responsible for delivering quality, patient-centered care for individuals seeking mental health/ therapeutic services. They will oversee a caseload of up to 30 community members. This is in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Assistant Care Manager, Therapeutic Services. This candidate will be part of the Supportive Services team.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of up to 30 mental health clients, providing 1:1 counseling services, completing notes, etc.
• Follow fidelity monitoring protocols in data collection and documentation in Apricot.
• Develop and implement engagement resources for mental health services.
• Provide drop in mental health services.
• Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. (Required)

Work Experience

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications: Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Advanced degree.
• Clinical License (LCPC, LCSW, etc.).

Experience

• Experience working with and/or providing care to LGBT populations, Black and Latino community members.
• Experience providing services for people with HIV and/or HCV.

Technical Skills or Knowledge

• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Access and Word.

Preferred Competencies

• Effective leadership and teaching skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Chicago social service resources.
• Knowledge of program subject matter.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility.
• Creativity.
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability and/or willingness to provide HIV/STI treatment, education, and prevention in non-traditional settings.
• Written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

Additional information

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When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

• Job Family
• Research
• Role Impact
• Individual Contributor
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 40
• Drug Test Required
• No
• Health Screen Required
• No
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
• No
• Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range $60,000.00 - $80,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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