Social Worker Senior/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pediatrics seeks a Certified Social Worker to join a mental health team providing services to patients and families under supervision toward licensure. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy, and liaison work with community partners in the Adolescent Medicine Clinic.

The role focuses on adolescents with eating disorders, trauma, and depression, with opportunities to supervise toward an LCSW and to grow clinical skills in a supportive

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work required.
• CSW with eligibility to pursue LCSW.
• Strong assessment and intervention capabilities.
• Experience in pediatric or adolescent settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy to patients and families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and document findings.
• Serve as liaison to community partners and multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis and treatment options.
• Collaborate with supervisors toward LCSW licensure.
• Focus on adolescents with eating disorders, trauma, and depression.

Skills

Assessment and Intervention Skills

Problem solving

Advanced Technical Writing

Clinical Skills

Public Speaking

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

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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

Deadline to Apply 10/27/2026

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 possess a Certified Social Work (CSW) license issue by the Kentucky Board of Social Work?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe your experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care to a patient or client.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe any professional paid experience working with children and adolescents in providing on-on-one psychotherapy using evidence-based techniques.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe any professional paid experience working with other providers in a multidisciplinary setting, particularly with adolescents.

  (Open Ended Question)