Social Worker Principal/UKHC

Job Title
Social Worker Principal/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54096

Working Title

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

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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

This position requires occasionally sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some exposure to blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Shift

Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week from 7PM to 730AM; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.

Job Summary

This position will perform clinical assessments and interventions for patients presenting to the Emergency Department with behavioral health concerns.

Will perform assessments for admission to behavioral health and engage in discharge planning and referrals for necessary aftercare services or will refer to the most appropriate next level of care.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess experience with behavioral health assessments and care coordination.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s Degree in Social Work/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and 3+ years of behavioral health experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
04/26/2026

Our University Community

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