Emory University·Atlanta, Georgia
The role serves as a Case Manager and Eating Disorder Coordinator, providing clinical support, crisis intervention, and case management for students. Key duties include coordinating eating disorder care, linking students to internal and external resources, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.
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Description The LCSW Case Manager & Eating Disorder Coordinator reports to the Director of Psychiatry of Student Health Services and is part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides direct service to students via crisis intervention and clinical evaluation services and case management.
The Case Manager/EDC supports effective communication, coordination, and management of cases across Emory University focusing on supporting Student Health Services and Psychiatry and the critical interplay with Counseling and Psychological Services, and Student Case Management and Intervention Services.
Primarily, this role will hold a strategic position as the Eating Disorder Team Coordinator.
This position will be instrumental in tracking student follow-up and engagement and supporting the care process.
The Coordinator will be critical in coordinating and eventual entry into the appropriate level of eating disorders care within the Atlanta metropolitan area and nationally.
Overall, the Case Manager/EDC is anchored in Student Health Services to support providers as they identify acute crisis scenarios in need of clinical support or non-urgent but critical case management support which may include collaborating with partners across the campus and throughout the Atlanta community.
This position provides support in a collaborative, holistic approach in response to significant student issues and crises and provide support and resources to students experiencing barriers to their academic success.
The Case Manager helps identify the resources and support for Emory students who need care, or who are experiencing distress, supporting direct service providers and university partners to ensure effective tracking follow-up.
The Case Manager works closely with the CARE (Concern, Assessment, Response, and Education) Team as needed to support effective communication, tracking, and follow-up.
Eating Disorder Coordinator Primary
Actively serves on an interdisciplinary treatment team of eating disorder professionals including counselors, physicians, nutritionists, and athletic trainers. Helps design and implement a service delivery model for an integrated eating disorder clinical in partnership with Student Health Services for students identified as having many frequent clinical appointments weekly for their recovery process. Provides clinical input and support related to the appropriate level of care for students identified with disordered eating, eating disorders, providing individual counseling as appropriate. Remains clinically up-to-date with evidence-based care and assessment related to students with eating disorders through attending conferences, reading publications, and seeking continuing education opportunities for self and staff. Attends eating disorder team meetings to facilitate communication and follow-up between the multidisciplinary group of providers and students. Provides information, outreach, and updates on prevention efforts for the Emory community related to eating disorders. Collects data related to the assessment, treatment, referral, and outcomes related to eating disorder care at Student Health Services. Supports body positivity or other related groups as developed. General
Serves as a case manager assessing, advocating, and linking students to internal and external resources in an effort to address non-academic barriers to retention and completion. Responds to referrals from Emory University Student Health Services providers within primary care/women's health, psychiatry, and counseling. Develops and manages effective communication strategies between Student Health Services, Psychiatry, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Student Case Management and Intervention Services (SCMIS) and with other partners and constituents in the College and graduate and professional schools. Conducts initial clinical screenings and assessments to determine student's needs and formulates a recommended action plan. Connects students with resources within the University based on their specific need(s). (i.e., DACA services, home insecurity, food insecurity, Student Hardship Fund, Veteran's' Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Services and Psychiatry, Accessibility Services, Belonging and Community Justice, Career Services, etc.). Refers students to a variety of community agencies whose services are aligned with the students' reported needs. (i.e., social service, transportation, child-care, financial, health care, housing, legal, etc.) Attends meetings with Student Health and SCMIS as assigned. Develops and manages programming related to the education, empowerment, and evolution of student maturity and success. Utilizes established documentation system to record referrals and follow-up support (i.e., Advocate and Point and Click). Flexible hours may be required for student involved outreach. Performs other related duties as required.
A master's degree in a related field, preferably in Social Work (LCSW), and two years of work experience in an educational setting, preferably higher education. Experience with data management and report writing. Proven record of communicating effectively with diverse constituents across complex organizational settings. NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.
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Requires a master's degree in a related field, preferably in Social Work (LCSW), and at least two years of experience in an educational setting. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in data management, report writing, and effective communication within complex organizations.
Market context
Georgia campus mental health and student support roles often draw steady interest, especially when they combine case management with specialized eating-disorder coordination. This position may be competitive because it asks for both clinical social work credentials and experience in an educational setting, plus strong data management, report writing, and communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show campus experience and examples of coordinating care across teams.