ESH Active Treatment Coordinator/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks an ESH Active Treatment Coordinator to provide clinical and administrative oversight to unit social workers and the unit treatment team. You will supervise staff, establish a quality treatment program, and guide interdisciplinary teams in implementing patient-centered plans.

Responsibilities include ensuring timely social work documentation, directing staff evaluations, participating on committees, coordinating unit services, and liaising with families and

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in KY by time of hire.
• MSW degree required; MSW credential required to practice in KY.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision to unit social workers and supervise staff performance.
• Develop and maintain a quality treatment program aligned with clinical needs of adult psychiatric inpatients.
• Coordinate social work services within the unit and across the department, including problem-solving discharge barriers.
• Ensure timely and complete social work documentation and participate in committees as needed.

Education

Masters of Social Work

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Workers ( LCSW ) in KY by time of hire

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, or some standing or walking.

Shift

M-F 7:30am-4:00pm (weekend and/or evening availability may occasionally be required)

Job Summary

The ESH Active Treatment Coordinator provides clinical and administrative oversight to unit social workers and unit treatment team. Serves as the direct supervisor for the unit social workers. Establishes and maintains a quality treatment program based upon specific clinical needs of adult psychiatric inpatients. Directs and guides staff in implementation of programs. Assists in providing direction and leadership for all disciplines working in the program and completes evaluations on employees. Assists in hiring new employees for the program. Strongly supports both performance improvement and employee engagement initiatives. Ensures adherence to hospital policies and procedures. Works with minimum supervision. Ensures that staff are trained appropriately for the jobs they are assigned to perform, providing oversight and feedback to unit social workers. Ensures that social work documentation is timely and complete. Completes social work duties when unit social workers are unavailable. Works with other ATCs to ensure department wide coverage. Coordinates clinical services both within respective unit treatment team and throughout broader social work department. Works as a liaison with other hospital departments to problem solve patient needs and barriers to discharge. Actively participates on assigned committees and teams. Provides direct patient care as needed and works to include families and significant others in patient treatment plans. Includes recommendations from outpatient providers and other natural/social community supports in the treatment plan when appropriate. Serves as a liaison with patient families and outside community partners. Helps facilitate student practicum placements. Provides clinical supervision, if applicable.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

LCSW + 3 experience preferred

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/30/2026

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 your Masters of Social Work?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your years of paid employment experience as a social worker in a medical setting.
  • None
  • More than 0 years, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 years, up through 2 years
  • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years