Job Information
University of Kentucky Social Worker Senior/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Social Worker Senior/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE49858 |
| Working Title | Social Worker Senior |
| Department Name | MG345: Psychiatry |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 11 |
| Salary Range | $54,080-95,056/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | MSW |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | No experience required. |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Certified Social Worker (CSW) |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Repetitive motion. On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs. |
| Shift | Day shift. Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Other days and hours as needed. |
| Job Summary | The Department of Psychiatry seeks a CSW to serve as a member of a mental health team to provide mental health services to patients and families under the supervision of a LCSW. This position’s duties include, but are not limited to individual and group therapy, serving as a liaison to community partners and group, educating patients and families on diagnosis, performing psychosocial assessments, completing appropriate documentation, educating patients and families on diagnosis, and providing individual and group therapy for individuals and families based on the identified needs. This individual will be eligible to receive supervision towards a LCSW license while expanding the mental health services available to the patients of the Department of Psychiatry. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Assessment and Intervention skills, Problem Solving, Advanced Technical Writing, Clinical skills, Program Evaluation and Interpretation of Data skills, Public Speaking skills, Electronic Health Record. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Certified Social Worker (CSW) and eligibility to work towards a LCSW |
| Deadline to Apply | 04/20/2025 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- Do you possess a Certified Social Worker (CSW) License or are eligible to obtain one, which will allow you to work in the state of Kentucky?
- Yes
- No
- Please describe your experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care to a patient or client.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please describe any professional paid experience working with children and adolescents in providing on-on-one psychotherapy using evidence-based techniques.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please describe any professional paid experience working with other providers in a multidisciplinary setting, particularly medication management.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities
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