Social Worker Senior/UKHC

Job Title
Social Worker Senior/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51059


Working Title
Social Worker Sr


Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY


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

N/A



Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (varies).



Job Summary

This position will be working with Hepatitis Screening and Linkage to Care Project as well as support other departmental screening and linkage to care initiatives as needed. This position is grant-funded by the Center for Disease Analysis (CDA) Foundation’s RELINK grant intended to engage diagnosed but untreated individuals in care. This position will be responsible for providing patient education regarding HCV diagnosis, linking patients to care, follow-up, participating in program meetings, working closely with community partners, and collecting testing and quality data. The ideal candidate will have Certified Social Worker (CSW) licensure, medical based social work experience, critical thinking, organization, and exceptional communication skills (written & verbal). Candidate should be able to provide emotional support, resource information, crisis intervention, and problem-solving skills to patients and families.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess hospital based social work experience and have Certified Social Worker (CSW) licensure; strong understanding of NASW guidelines, related to patient relationships and care; have direct patient care experience; have exceptional communication skills (written & verbal); enjoy working independently as well as closely with their co-workers in a supportive team environment; outstanding computer skills (to include Microsoft Office); above average customer service skills; and active listening skills. Additionally, candidate should be able to provide appropriate crisis intervention, emotional support, resource information, legal reporting, arrange case conferences, and facilitate bio-ethical consultations.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

A minimum of 3 years’ experience providing social services in a medical setting preferred; minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute medical setting highly preferred.



Deadline to Apply
08/05/2025


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