Social Worker Senior/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Social Worker Senior to join the Pediatric Psychology team in Lexington, KY. The CSW will provide mental health services to adolescents and families, under supervision toward an LCSW, and participate in psychosocial assessments and therapy sessions.

Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, education on diagnoses, liaison with community partners, and documentation. Eligible for supervision toward an LCSW license; start date flexible.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required.
• Certified Social Worker (CSW) with eligibility toward LCSW.
• Experience in pediatric psychology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services to patients and families under supervision.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and document appropriately.
• Offer individual and group therapy for adolescents.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses and resources.

Skills

Assessment and Intervention Skills

Problem solving

Advanced Technical Writing

Clinical Skills

Public Speaking

Education

MSW

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Social Worker Senior/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE56172

Working Title

Social Worker Senior

Department Name

MG34M:PEDS-PSYCHOLOGY

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

11

Salary Range

$54,080-95,056/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

MSW

Click here for more information about equivalencies

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Social Worker ( CSW )

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; Variable shifts between 7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics seeks a CSW to serve as a member of a mental health team to provide mental health services to patients and families under the supervision of a LCSW . This position’s duties include, but are not limited to individual and group therapy, serving as a liaison to community partners and group, educating patients and families on diagnosis, performing psychosocial assessments, completing appropriate documentation, educating patients and families on diagnosis, and providing individual and group therapy for individuals and families based on the identified needs. This individual will be eligible to receive supervision towards a LCSW license while expanding the mental health services available to the patients of the Adolescent Medicine Clinic. This position will focus on working with adolescents with eating disorders, trauma, depression et al.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Assessment and Intervention Skills, Problem solving, Advanced Technical Writing, Clinical Skills, Public Speaking.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Masters Degree in Social Work, CSW with eligibility to work towards LCSW

Deadline to Apply

10/27/2026

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