Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 112.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Kentucky’s Pediatrics Institute seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor to provide trauma-informed assessments and therapeutic interventions for children and families within the IFR. Initial focus includes foster care clinic support and prenatal psychosocial screening in obstetrics clinics, with opportunities to adapt to program priorities.

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential to strengthen family supports and placement stability, with a commitment to prevention and

Formación

• Experience providing clinical mental health assessments, counseling, case management or social services.
• Must hold MSW for LCSW or MS for LPCC, LCADC or LMFT at time of hire.
• Currently licensed as LCSW, LPCC, LCADC, or LMFT at time of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Provide trauma-informed behavioral health assessments and therapeutic interventions for children and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support foster care and obstetrics clinic services.

Educación

MSW

MS

LCADC/LMFT

Descripción del empleo

Working Title Behavioral Health Counselor - Pediatrics

Department Name

Department Name MG34M:PEDS-PSYCHOLOGY

Work Location

Work Location Kosair For Kids Center for Safe...

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)

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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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Previous work experience provinding clinical mental health assessments, counseling, case management and/or social services.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/19/2026

Our University Community

We 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 (*).

• * Do you have an MSW or Master's level degree or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have 3 years of experience in healthcare, clinical mental health, counseling, case management and/or social service?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have current certification as a 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?
  • Yes, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Yes, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
  • Yes, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)
  • Yes, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have working as an independently licensed provider?
  • 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
• * Do you have experience working in a integrated behavioral health setting, where the primary service is medical care related to physical health?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please provide detail on your experience providing mental health care to children, including ages and any specific diagnosis.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your experience providing therapeutic interventions with children and adolescents who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

  (Open Ended Question)