Social Worker Principal/UKHC

Society for Social Work and Research; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The KY Children's Hospital (KCH) DanceBlue Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide comprehensive care to children, adolescents and young adults with hematologic diseases and cancer and to help their families deal with all of the issues that surround prolonged and intensive medical treatment for a serious disease.

This position will be responsible for direct patient care and mental health services in the KCH DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology

Qualifications

• MS Windows and Excel proficiency noted.
• Preferred previous medical social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and mental health services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Maintain patient confidentiality under HIPAA and clinic guidelines.
• Coordinate with hematology/oncology providers and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

MS Windows

Excel

Education

MSW

Job description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

• Job Title: Social Worker Principal/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE55460
• Working Title: LCSW KCH DanceBlue Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic
• Department Name: M4000:Pediatrics Clinic
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 12
• Salary Range: $67,516-111,634/year
• Type of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required Education: MSW
• Required Related Experience: 3 yrs
• Required License/Registration/Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Physical Requirements: The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion (such as typing); walking including pushing, pulling, and/or lifting up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.
• Shift: Day Shift; Monday through Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm (40 hrs/wk)
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
• Preferred Education/Experience: Preferred previous medical social work experience.
• Deadline to Apply: 08/23/2026

Job Summary

The KY Children's Hospital (KCH) DanceBlue Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide comprehensive care to children, adolescents and young adults with hematologic diseases and cancer and to help their families deal with all of the issues that surround prolonged and intensive medical treatment for a serious disease.
This position will be responsible for direct patient care and mental health services in the KCH DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology inpatient and outpatient settings. Makes contact with each referred patient, provides appropriate documentation of patient visit within guidelines and in accordance with existing compliance standards. Ensures that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times keeping within the HIPAA and UK HealthCare standards of operations; identifies resource needs and makes appropriate referral(s).
Works directly with Hematology/Oncology providers and multidisciplinary team to support patient population.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows; Excel

Preferred Education / Experience

Preferred previous medical social work experience.

Deadline to Apply

08/23/2026

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Posting Specific Questions

1. * Do you have paid employment pediatric experience?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have paid employment experience with Hematology/Oncology?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Describe any experience you have had providing social services in a medical setting.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Do you currently possess a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or are eligible to obtain one by date of hire?
   • Yes
   • No