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Posted June 11, 2026

Social Worker Senior/UKHC

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502 Full Time
Reference: 285197072


University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details
Posting Details

Job Title Social Worker Senior/UKHC
Requisition Number RE54762
Working Title Social Worker Senior - Ambulatory
Department Name MG100: Physician Based Clinics
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
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Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Certified Social Worker (CSW)
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time, occasional lifting of objects <25 lbs, repetitive motions
Shift
Day shift. Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Job Summary
The Social Worker Senior/UKHC position serves as a member of the UKHC team to enhance support for patients, families, providers and staff.

The Social Worker role is critical to ensuring our patients and families have the necessary medical and financial resources available to them where specific problems related to environmental and/or psychological aspects influence the effective utilization of inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Good communication, organizational, and problem solving skills; Experience with Windows PC, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Databases).
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
n/a
Deadline to Apply 06/17/2026
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 (*).

  1. * Do you have a Master's of Social Work degree?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, employment experience in social work.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  3. * Do you possess a Certified Social Worker (CSW) License or are eligible to obtain one, which will allow you to work in the state of Kentucky?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience in social work within a medical setting.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents




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