Social Worker Senior/UKHC

Job Title
Social Worker Senior/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55439

Working Title
Social Worker Senior - Orthopedics and Kentucky Neuroscience Institute

Department Name
M1300:Kentucky Neuroscience Institute

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
11

Salary Range
$54,080-95,056/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

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Social Worker (CSW)

Physical Requirements

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

Shift

Day shift. Monday – Friday.

Job Summary

The Social Worker Senior/UKHC provides social services to patients and families in cases where specific problems related to environmental and/or psychological aspects influence the effective outpatient.

Provides psychosocial assessments for all consulted/referred patients and in situations of abuse and neglect of all age groups; provides follow-up as needed. The Social Worker Senior/UKHC will be shared between Ambulatory Orthopedics and Kentucky Neuroscience Institute.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

none

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

none

Deadline to Apply
08/20/2026

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.