Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor for the General Pediatrics Clinic. The role provides direct clinical counseling to children and families facing personal, social, and mental health challenges, and collaborates with pediatric providers to formulate comprehensive treatment plans.

The position requires licensure (LCSW, LPCC, LCADC, or LMFT) at hire, with typical day hours Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, and a focus on family-centered care

Qualifications

• Licensure in LCSW, LPCC, LCADC or LMFT at time of hire.
• Licensure required without equivalency at hire.
• Clinical mental health credentials held at start.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical counseling to children and families.
• Collaborate with General Pediatrics providers to create mental health plans.
• Assist with diagnosing mental health disabilities and support patients.

Education

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

Job description

Working Title Behavioral Health Counselor – General Pediatrics Clinic

Department Name

Department Name MG34M:PEDS-PSYCHOLOGY

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 12

Salary Range

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

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

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

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

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, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours as needed

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Counselor will provide direct clinical counseling to help children and families deal with various personal, social, and mental health issues, such as depression, unemployment, domestic abuse, and illness, through individual and group counseling. This individual will work closely with the providers in the General Pediatrics clinic to provide patients and families with a comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment plan. Job duties also include assisting with the diagnosis of mental health disabilities and providing support to patients through counseling. This position’s primary location will be in the General Pediatrics Clinic.

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

Deadline to Apply 10/22/2026

Our University Community

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