Social Worker Senior/UKHC

Job Title
Social Worker Senior/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE50328


Working Title
Social Worker Senior – General Pediatrics Clinic


Department Name
M4000:Pediatrics Clinic


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

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs.



Shift

Monday – Friday, Days (with flexibility)



Job Summary

The Social Worker Senior serves as a member of the Pediatrics healthcare team to enhance support for patients, families, providers and staff in the General Pediatrics clinics at Kentucky Clinic South and Pediatrics at Maxwell.

The Social Worker role in Pediatrics is critical to ensuring our patients and families have the necessary medical and financial resources available to them and for ensuring all children have access and parental/guardian support to help them thrive.

The Social Worker Senior takes the lead role in these referrals to ensure we maintain the appropriate level of documentation, actively work case plans in collaboration with DCBS and other agencies, and respond appropriately to investigate any concerns in a timely fashion. This person will work closely with DCBS on medical neglect and suspected abuse referrals.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

None



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

One to three years of experience in social work preferred; one year of experience in a medical setting highly preferred.



Deadline to Apply
05/25/2025


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