Social Worker Senior/UKHC

Job Title
Social Worker Senior/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE52601

Working Title
Social Worker Senior/UKHC - Infectious Disease

Department Name
MG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE

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

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Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Social Worker (CSW)

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, occasional lifting of objects <25 lbs, repetitive motions.

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, possible nights and weekends

Job Summary

The department of Internal Medicine – Infectious Diseases is seeking to recruit a new Social Worker Senior to expand its medical case team.

This position will ensure a seamless continuum of care for patients who receive medical case management through the Ryan White Part B program at the Bluegrass Care Clinic.

This position will allow providers and ancillary clinical staff to focus on patient care issues while the social needs of the patients are attended to by the appropriate staff. The Social Worker Senior will serve as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team dedicated to providing high-quality HIV medical care and ancillary services to vulnerable people living with HIV in Kentucky.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Good communication skills, organizational skills, and excellent problem solving skills; experience with windows PC and Microsoft Office software; ability to learn multiple electronic health record systems.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree plus 3 or more years social work experience, preferably in a medical setting. Related work experience involving people living with HIV/AIDS preferred.

Deadline to Apply
12/29/2025

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