Social Worker Senior/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleSocial Worker Senior/UKHCRequisition NumberRE54103Working TitleSocial Worker SeniorDepartment NameMG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASEWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level11Salary Range$54,080-95,056/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMSWClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related ExperienceNo experience required.Required License/Registration/CertificationCertified Social Worker (CSW)Physical RequirementsSitting for long periods of time, occasional lifting of objects <25 lbs, repetitive motionsShiftMonday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (some occasional evenings and/or weekends, as needed)Job SummaryThe Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking to recruit a Social Worker to expand its growing medical case management team in the Bluegrass Care Clinic.

This position will provide medical case management to patients enrolled in the Ryan White Part B program at the Bluegrass Care Clinic. This position will address social needs and work to reduce barriers to care allowing providers and clinical staff to focus on patient care issues. The Social Worker Senior serves as a member of a large multidisciplinary healthcare team dedicated to providing high-quality HIV medical care and a seamless continuum of care to vulnerable people living with HIV in Kentucky.

This position is fully funded by Ryan White Part B grant funds issued by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS). This position is located at Bluegrass Care Clinic, 3101 Beaumont Centre Circle, Lexington, KY.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesGood communication, organizational, and problem solving skills; Experience with Windows PC, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Databases); Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceOne or more years social work experience, preferably in a medical setting. Related work experience involving people living with HIV/AIDS preferred. Experience in case management, medical case management, grant work, clinical setting, health care, mental health, insuranceDeadline to Apply05/04/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you possess a Certified Social Worker (CSW) License or are eligible to obtain one, which will allow you to work in the state of Kentucky?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please describe your experience working with individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Please describe your experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care to a patient or client.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, employment experience in social work.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
6. * Please indicate the number of years of paid social work within a medical setting?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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