Swarthmore College·Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
The Access Provider/Care Manager performs brief assessments and triage for students to determine the appropriate level of care and treatment modality. They serve as a bridge between the college's counseling services and external community mental health resources.
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods.
Swarthmore College’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) supports the mental health and well-being of Swarthmore students. We aim to create a safe and confidential environment through a range of psychological support and consultation services. We provide individual and group counseling, assessment, consultation, and referral services to the Swarthmore College community.
The Access/Care Manager provides brief assessment and triage of clients’ presenting concerns and serves as bridge between CAPS and external resources. This position evaluates the risk level and clinical need of incoming students, makes determinations (in consultation with the Director and/or Associate Director of CAPS) about referrals, level of care and primary modality of treatment as well as helps students connect to resources in the community as appropriate. This is a 10-month position, working during the academic year.
You have the ability to clinically assess appropriate levels of care.
You are an excellent communicator with the ability to form relationships and build professional networks.
You are committed to social justice and understanding the needs of clients across diverse backgrounds
You have the ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Empathetic listener with the demonstrated ability to de-escalate crises/risks.
You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus, and a collaborative work environment. Join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff.
We want to hear from you if you are excited about this role! For full consideration and priority review, submit applications with pay expectations, including a resume and cover letter, and the application materials will be reviewed immediately and on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The market range for this position is $65,000-$72,000 per year, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. The salary offered is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience and education of the final selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
Swarthmore College requires a PA Criminal background check for all staff positions prior to the start of employment.
An education verification is required for this position because a college degree is a required qualification for this position.
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2026 Swarthmore Benefits Guidebook [https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Swarthmore/2026/guidebook/]
Retirement Plans [https://www.swarthmore.edu/human-resources/retirement-plans]
Tuition Grant Program [https://www.swarthmore.edu/human-resources/tuition-grant-program]
Tuition Reimbursement Program [https://www.swarthmore.edu/human-resources/tuition-reimbursement-program]
Swarthmore College is committed to creating a culture of respect and inclusion so that every member of our community feels a sense of belonging. We actively seek and welcome candidates with diverse perspectives and experiences, exceptional qualifications, and a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any identity or characteristic protected by law or College Policy.
A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required, with independent licensure in PA expected within two years. Candidates must have experience in risk/crisis management and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Market context
Access Provider and Care Manager roles in Pennsylvania are often driven by demand for coordinated behavioral health and social services, especially for candidates who can manage risk and crisis situations. Competition is shaped by the need for a master’s degree, strong diversity and inclusion experience, and progress toward independent PA licensure within two years. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure timeline and prepare examples of crisis management work before applying.
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