Social Worker Principal/UKHC

Job Title
Social Worker Principal/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE52921

Working Title
Social Worker Principal

Department Name
MG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE

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

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Physical Requirements

On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs

Shift

Days, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Other days and hours as needed.

Job Summary

The Bluegrass Care Clinic is a Ryan White–funded program dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to individuals living with HIV. Embedded within our Infectious Diseases clinic, our integrated behavioral health team plays a critical role in supporting patients’ overall health, medical adherence, and quality of life.

The clinician selected for this position will provide individual and group therapy, including substance use counseling, to patients experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. This role encounters patients experiencing a wide range of psychosocial stressors—such as trauma, stigma, housing instability, and chronic illness—that impact engagement in care and long-term health outcomes. Services are delivered as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary medical team.

Applicants must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at the time of hire and demonstrate strong cultural humility, cultural competency, and a trauma-informed approach to care. Our clinic serves highly vulnerable populations, including individuals from gender and sexual minority communities, and clinicians must be comfortable providing affirming, inclusive, and respectful services.

Minorities, bilingual candidates, and clinicians passionate about working with underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent listening and communication skills. Knowledge of motivational interviewing and substance abuse counseling. Experience with brief interventions and long term therapeutic care.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

MSW plus LCSW plus four or more years related experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
02/01/2026

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.