As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. **Job Location (Full Address):** 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 **Opening:** Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500125 Psychiatry SMH Child/Adoles Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCC 204 H Compensation Range: $19.08 - $25.77 _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ **Responsibilities:** GENERAL PURPOSE: The Senior Psychiatric Case Manager position is based in Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness which is a part of the clinical services of the Department of Psychiatry. The service provides outpatient care to patients and their families from a wide geographic area. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Provide consultation to clinicians regarding community resources for their patients and patients’ families + Responsible for documenting patient and family contacts and patient progress in the electronic medical record + Participate in evaluation and treatment appointments with mental health clinicians and patients/families as needed (e.g., to share information about community resources and programs) + Meet with patients and/or caregivers to assist with paperwork, correspondence, etc., necessary to ensure linkage to appropriate resources; as well as assist with access to urgently needed resources (e.g., food, housing, medical care) + Make community-based visits when clinically indicated to support youth and family advocacy efforts (e.g., school visits, CSE meetings, DHS) + For patients in acute crisis, collect information, prepare referrals, and follow-up on referrals to county-based OMH services, Health Homes, Preventive Services, Residential Treatment Facilities (RTF) and Residential Treatment Centers (RTC) + Make collateral contacts for new and existing patients and families. Collateral contacts may include Child Protective Caseworkers, Foster Care Caseworkers, other DSS Caseworkers, probation officers, pediatricians and nurse practitioners, and school personnel. + Provide outpatient telephone screens to families seeking services for their child or adolescent. + Participate in designated meetings, e.g., monthly Child and Adolescent Outpatient Services Meeting, weekly Treatment Team Meetings + Subscribe to UR Medicine ICARE values, including, creating a culturally competent environment by treating patients, families, trainees, and co-workers in a sensitive manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences. Other duties as assigned (e.g., updating community resource manual) **QUALIFICATIONS** + Associate's degree in health-related field, 2-3 years’ experience as a psychiatric case manager; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. + 2-3 years’ experience as a psychiatric case manager; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. + Lived experience working with the mental health system related to a family member preferred. + Must possess a valid New York State Driver's License and access to automobile required. **EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:** The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. 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One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals At the University of Rochester, we commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.