Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC

Job Title
Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51940


Working Title
Behavioral Health Counselor - Psychiatry


Department Name
MG345: Psychiatry


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
12


Salary Range
$62,400-111,634/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

MSW for LCSW, MS for LPCC, LCADC, LMFT (no equivalency)



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

3 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at time of hire



Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs.



Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00AM – 5:00PM (40 hrs/wk); other hours as needed.



Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Counselor will provide direct clinical counseling to help patients deal with various personal, social, and mental health issues, such as depression, unemployment, domestic abuse, and illness, through individual, family and group counseling.

This individual will work closely with the providers to provide patients and families with a comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment plan. Job duties also include assisting with the diagnosis of mental health disabilities and providing support to patients through counseling.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Previous work experience provinding clinical mental health assessments, counseling, case management and/or social services.



Deadline to Apply
10/16/2025


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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.