Care Manager - Towson University : Job Details

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation's top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community. The Behavioral Health Care Manager (32 hours per week) provides behavioral health care management and care coordination for Towson University students at the University Health Center. Under the leadership and supervision of the Medical Director, the Behavioral Health Care Manager will coordinate, and support mental health care being provided by the psychiatry and primary care team within the Health Center and will coordinate referrals for clinically indicated services outside the clinic. Additional core functions include participation in the Mental Health Collaborative Care Team; assisting Staff Psychiatrist, Staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Team, and Medical Director with management of complex patients; collaborating with the Health Center, Counseling Center, Student Outreach and Support Team, Case Managers, Referral Coordinators and Providers; place internal and external referrals; ensure appropriate follow up for patients; maintain and gather medical records; and prepare case reports and summaries as needed. This role will also be responsible for monitoring compliance with required immunizations and TB screenings for Towson University students. This position coordinates all immunization activities for the University, including gathering compliance data, analyzing data and reporting on findings. Serves as an immunization and tuberculosis risk subject matter expert, and will work with a diverse population of students and families to protect the public health of the University and surrounding communities. There are four core functions of the position\: 1. Care Management 2. Immunization and TB Screening Compliance Coordination 3. Participation on University and Departmental Committees 4. Continuing Education $59,000 annually and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here. If you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.