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Retriever Integrated Health (RIH) brings together the former University Health Services, and the Counseling Center offices to work in a collaborative, holistic approach to support your well-being and success. Our team is committed to providing the UMBC community with high-quality services, support, and resources. RIH is an interdisciplinary team that includes our administrative staff members and a variety of healthcare professionals, representing disciplines of acupuncture, dietetics, health education, massage, nursing, medicine, psychiatry, psychology, counseling, and social work.
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| Position Overview: |
The Well-Being Coordinator located in an integrated health center, provides strengths-based evaluation, referral navigation, advocates for students, and ensures effective service delivery across counseling, physical health, and health promotion. Acting as a central hub, they facilitate collaboration and ensure students receive holistic, coordinated care, improving outcomes, and creating a seamless experience across services and the UMBC community.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $62,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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For 15 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For!
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| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
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| Responsibilities: |
Care Coordination
• Develop individualized care plans that are tailored to the unique needs of each student, ensuring that services are equitable and inclusive, integrating counseling, physical health, and health promotion in a way that respects cultural, socioeconomic, and personal factors.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among healthcare providers to ensure that students from all backgrounds receive culturally competent and coordinated care, addressing both overt and systemic barriers to access.
Student Assessment
• Conduct comprehensive, culturally sensitive assessments to understand students' physical, mental, and social health needs, recognizing and respecting their diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
• Gather information from various sources, including academic records, when appropriate, and input from healthcare providers, ensuring an inclusive approach that acknowledges each student’s unique cultural, linguistic, and social context.
Education and Support
• Provide health education to students that is culturally relevant, addressing their specific health conditions, treatment options, and lifestyle changes in a way that respects their personal beliefs, cultural norms, and language preferences.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement to students, helping them to stay motivated and empowered in their health journeys, while acknowledging and validating their lived experiences and diverse perspectives.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Five years experience in casework management to include three years in behavioral care coordination
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Master’s degree in Behavioral Healthcare, Social Work or related field
- Experience working with young adults
- Experience in a higher education environment
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| Background Screening Statement: |
A background check will be required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
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| Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
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| Salary: |
Salary: $62,000 - $70,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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| Hours: |
Full-time |
| Type: |
Regular |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |