Social Worker Principal/UKHC

Job Title
Social Worker Principal/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE53352

Working Title
Behavioral Health Therapist/Program Coordinator

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

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

Job Summary

The Bluegrass Care Clinic is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to oversee the mental health services available and provide direct patient care to patients living with HIV/AIDS. This clinical position will provide individual and/or group therapy daily and carry a full case load of patients.

Additional duties coordination and development of ongoing psychosocial support groups, serving as a liaison with other mental health providers in the community to manage potential collaborations, and timely preparation of chart notes and submission of billing through the electronic medical record.

Internal Employee Being Considered (IEBC)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

More than three years of experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
03/02/2026

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.