Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Center (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Behavioral Health Counselor will join the Institute on Fostering Resilience (IFR) team, providing trauma-informed behavioral health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and psychosocial support to children and families, with initial focus in foster care clinics.

Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, supporting placement stability, and contributing to prenatal psychosocial screening and follow-up within obstetrics and related services.

Qualifications

• MSW for LCSW , MS for LPCC , LCADC , LMFT (no equivalency)
• 3 yrs related experience required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at time of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed behavioral health assessments and interventions for children and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support foster care and prenatal psychosocial screening and intervention in obstetrics and related services.

Education

MSW for LCSW , MS for LPCC , LCADC , LMFT (no equivalency)

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC

Requisition Number RE56490

Working Title Behavioral Health Counselor - Pediatrics

Department Name MG34M:PEDS-PSYCHOLOGY

Work Location Kosair For Kids Center for Safe...

Grade Level 12

Salary Range $62,400-111,634/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education MSW for LCSW , MS for LPCC , LCADC , LMFT (no equivalency)

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW ) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor ( LPCC ) or Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor ( LCADC ) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ( LMFT ) at time of hire

Physical Requirements Sitting for extended periods in direct patient care as well as at a computer workstation. May lift items up to 25 lbs. on occasion

Shift M-F, primarily 8AM – 5PM (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed

Job Summary The Behavioral Health Counselor will serve as an integral member of the Institute on Fostering Resilience ( IFR ), providing trauma-informed behavioral health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and psychosocial support to children and families. Initial responsibilities will primarily focus on supporting children and youth in out-of-home care through the foster care clinic, with dedicated time for prenatal psychosocial screening and intervention in the obstetrics clinic, as well as behavioral health follow-up and therapeutic services.

The counselor will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address behavioral health needs, strengthen family and caregiver supports, promote placement stability, and advance IFR’s prevention and early intervention efforts. Specific responsibilities and clinical assignments may evolve based on program development, patient needs, and institutional priorities.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities None

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Previous work experience providing clinical mental health assessments, counseling, case management and/or social services.

Deadline to Apply 11/19/2026

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