The Case Manager will act as a navigator for students facing physical and mental health challenges, facilitating care plans between internal departments and external resources. Key duties include one-on-one consultations, responding to early alerts, collaborating with the CARES committee, and coordinating transitions back to campus after hospitalization.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, or Health Sciences, with a Master's degree preferred, and experience in a college or healthcare setting is highly desired. Essential qualities include superior judgment, high respect for confidentiality, strong communication skills, and familiarity with health services for young adults and insurance navigation.
Berklee is looking for a compassionate, resourceful, and highly collaborative Case Manager to help our students navigate the complexities of health and wellness. In this student-centered role, you will be a vital link between students and the support they need to overcome barriers to their success. While this is not a clinical role, it requires the heart of a caregiver and the precision of a strategist to ensure no student falls through the cracks. At Berklee, your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders. About the Role & Responsibilities Reporting to the Senior Case Manager, you will work as a "navigator" for students dealing with physical and mental health challenges. You will facilitate care plans that span internal departments (like Student Affairs) and external resources (like healthcare providers and social service agencies). Key Responsibilities: 1:1 Consultation: Meet with students via walk-ins or appointments to assist them in accessing off-campus healthcare, navigating insurance, and reaching out to community providers. Early Alert Response: Review "health and wellness early alerts" and coordinate outreach to students who may be struggling. CARES Committee Collaboration: Work with the "Students-of-Concern" team to triage reports, coordinate follow-up plans, and maintain documentation for high-need cases. Care Coordination: Assist students with the transition back to campus after hospitalizations, ensuring a comprehensive plan of care is in place with faculty, deans, and family members. Crisis & Urgent Support: Facilitate support for students and families during urgent situations, acting as a calm and steady guide through complex mental and physical challenges. Institutional Partnership: Collaborate closely with Housing, Community Standards, Student Success Advising, and the Equity Leadership Team to resolve complex student issues. What You'll Bring We are seeking a proactive professional who can balance high-level "care coordination" with the sensitivity required to handle confidential and sensitive information. Key Requirements: Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, or Health Sciences required (Master’s degree preferred). Professional Experience: Experience in a college, university, or healthcare environment is highly preferred. Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with health services relevant to late adolescents and young adults, and an understanding of how to navigate health insurance. Soft Skills: Superior judgment, a high level of respect for confidentiality, and a "positive attitude" even in high-pressure situations.
Communication
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including parents, providers, and senior administrators. Berklee Culture & Benefits Berklee’s mission is to educate, train, and develop the world's most inspired and innovative artists. We provide an environment that is as supportive of its staff as it is of its students.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Generous Time Off
Tuition Benefits
Winter Break
Retirement Security
403(b) Plan With Matching Contributions
Cultural Access
Here, you’ll find:
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Mission-Driven
Culture: Where your work directly impacts a student's ability to stay in school and achieve their creative dreams.
Inclusion &
Belonging: A workplace that actively strives to be supportive of all identities and perspectives.
Generous
Time
Off: Extensive PTO and paid holidays, including a winter break.
Comprehensive
Coverage: Excellent health, dental, and life insurance plans.
Tuition
Benefits: For you and your family, including free or discounted courses to keep you learning.
Retirement
Security: A 403(b) plan with matching contributions.
Cultural
Access: Enjoy world-class music, theater, and dance performances on campus. Join us in building a safety net for the world's most talented creators!
Hiring
Range: $58,650 to $69,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education. Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Diversity,
Equity,
Inclusion &
Equal
Employment
Opportunity at
Berklee: We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375. *Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.
Employee
Type: Staff As the premier destination for the study of contemporary music and the performing arts, Berklee stands as the culmination of two pioneering institutions—Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music—each recognized for its global reach and cultural impact. Berklee is a place where artists come together to innovate, and where artistic and cultural diversity is embraced and celebrated. We strive to reflect these values in our inclusive hiring practices, creating a welcoming and equitable process that embraces diverse perspectives and fosters equity and opportunity for all. Guided by our fundamental values, our unified mission and vision define Berklee’s core purpose and help us envision the positive influence we can have on each other, our students, our communities, and the broader world. Berklee is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to help our employees achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals. Learn more.
Market context
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