Social Worker Principal/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Kentucky seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to work as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team performing behavioral health assessments and counseling services and care coordination.

The position will include the delivery of behavioral health counseling visits at a NCQA recognized level III Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH).

Qualifications

• MSW required with LCSW licensure.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain 3 letters of recommendation from peer LCSWs.

Responsibilities

• Perform behavioral health assessments and counseling as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team.
• Deliver behavioral health visits at a NCQA-recognized PCMH level III.
• Provide integrated behavioral health care case management with primary care staff.

Skills

behavioral health assessments

behavioral health counseling

care coordination

case management

Education

MSW

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Job Title Social Worker Principal/UKHC

Requisition Number

Requisition Number RE55230

Department Name

Department Name MG320: Fam & Comm Med

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level

Grade Level 12

Salary Range

Salary Range $67,516-111,634/year

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

Required Education MSW

Required Related Experience

Required Related Experience 3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Required License/Registration/Certification Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW )

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements Position may involve long periods of sitting and will involve completion of behavioral health counseling notes on an electronic health record using computer resources and typing. Position may also involve walking the length of the clinic on hard surfaces.

Shift

Shift Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (40 hrs/week). Position requires attending quality improvement meetings on Wed mornings at 7:45AM, with corresponding offset in time off per week. Occasional quality improvement or management meetings at 7AM-8AM or 5pm-6pm may infrequently occur. No holiday or weekend shifts.

Job Summary

Job Summary The Department of Family & Community medicine seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW ) to work as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team performing behavioral health assessments and counseling services and care coordination. The position will include the delivery of behavioral health counseling visits at a National Committee for Quality Assurance ( NCQA ) recognized level III Primary Care Medical Home ( PCMH ).

Job Summary In addition to behavioral health counseling, a successful applicant will perform integrated behavioral health care case management services via coordinated care with primary care providers and clinic staff. A successful applicant must have the ability to obtain 3 letters of recommendation from peer LCSWs for credentialing purposes.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Behavioral health assessments and behavioral health counseling, care coordination and case management.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred Education/Experience n/a

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/20/2026

Our University Community

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.

Our University Community 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.

Our University Community 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.

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