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George Washington University lists this Licensed Case Manager opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The Division for Student Affairs (DSA) cultivates an inclusive community that supports connection, growth, and well-being for every student throughout their GW journey. DSA's integrated approach is to provide a cohesive student experience built upon the core values of genuine collaboration, a compassionate approach, and most importantly putting students as the center of the work. Within the Division for Student Affairs, The Student Health Center (SHC), a multidisciplinary, integrated, student healthcare service, serves as the primary mental health agency for GW students. One of our missions is to support students' mental health and personal development by collaborating directly with students to overcome difficulties and challenges that may interfere with their academic, emotional, and personal success.
The Student Health Center seeks a Licensed Case Manager to manage client wellness and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education and the identification and facilitation of services. The Licensed Case Manager reports to the Lead Psychiatrist and to the Director of CAPS.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Triaging psychiatric care evaluation requests from students, clinical staff, GW faculty and staff, and all concerned community members.
Taking brief history of students including clinical assessment of suicidal risk to determine urgency of needs.
Requesting and collecting treatment records prior to appointments or during the course of treatment.
Coordinating with mental health and primary care providers to ensure continuity of care.
Educating students, as well as families and the community, regarding the integrated healthcare services and policies.
Managing referral process, working with providers during hospitalizations or intensive/specialized outpatient care.
Assisting staff clinicians with CAPS in coordination and placement of clients to higher levels of care, when clinically indicated.
Assisting CAPS Case Manager with maintaining a community provider referral list.
Providing support for CAPS crisis visits.
Managing administrative processes in conjunction with integrated care.
Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold an advanced degree in a mental health discipline (psychology, social work, or counseling), plus one (1) year of relevant professional experience. A license in Washington, D.C. is required or must be obtained within six months of hire.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Must hold an active, unrestricted license in mental health (eg. LGSW, ICSW, LPC, LGPC, LMFT, etc.) in the District of Columbia within six months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications: Excellent clinical and interpersonal communication skills - in person, in writing, and via technology
Highly developed organizational and time management skills
Evidence of organizational understanding and an ability to work collaboratively
Experience in organizing and prioritizing workload to meet required deadlines and department objectives
Knowledge and experience with Word and Excel
Sensitivity to confidentiality, diversity, and multicultural issues
Hiring Range
$58,992.50 - $81,144.77
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Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Division of Student Affairs
Family
Health Services
Sub-Family
Mental Health Services
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday Through Friday 8:30am to 5pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
On-campus (in person)
Telework:
No
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S
Job Open Date:
09/17/2026
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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