ESH Director of Social Services/UKHC

Job Title
ESH Director of Social Services/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51859


Working Title
ESH Director of Social Services


Department Name
H1100: ESH Psychosocial Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
13


Salary Range
$71,323-131,685/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

5 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) in KY by time of hire



Physical Requirements

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, or some standing or walking.



Shift

M-F 8am-5pm May require additional hours (nights, holidays or weekends) per department needs



Job Summary

The ESH Director of Social Services is responsible for leadership and management of the social services program, and assisting the ESH Director of Psychosocial Services in strategic planning, budget, and program development. Responsible for resource management, supervision of staff, and promoting and modeling service excellence.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Masters of Science in Social Work (MSSW) and Kentucky Licensed Social Worker are required. Five years of experience in a management or leadership role is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. The employee shall be familiar with HIPAA regulations and do their utmost to protect all protected health information (PHI) and other personal or sensitive information within their trust in the course of state business by applying appropriate safeguards and sharing only the information required to deliver agency services. Any personal or sensitive information overheard or seen by the employee will be kept confidential by not sharing it with others, on or off the work-site grounds. Fully participate in all activities regarding the elimination of the use of seclusion and restraints in patient care including educational requirements, competency development activities, and meeting established performance goals and measures. Must have computer competency in approved systems. Must have excellent customer service skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s



Deadline to Apply
10/09/2025


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.