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Posted July 15, 2026

Social Worker Principal/UKHC

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502 Full Time
Reference: 285864704


University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details
Posting Details

Job Title Social Worker Principal/UKHC
Requisition Number RE55111
Working Title Social Worker Principal
Department Name MG320: Fam & Comm Med
Work Location Lexington
Grade Level 12
Salary Range $62,400-111,634/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
MSW
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Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Physical Requirements
Posisition 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
M-F 8:00am-5:00pm(40 hrs/week). Position requires attending quality improvement meetings on Wed mornings at 7:45AM, with corroesponding 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
Psychiatry Services 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.

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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Behavioral health assessments and behavioral health counseling, care coordination and case management
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
None
Deadline to Apply 07/21/2026
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 current LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) which will allow you to work in the state of Kentucky or are eligible to obtain one by date of hire?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * How many years of paid experience do you have in providing behavioral health assessments and counseling?
    • 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, up through 7 years
    • More than 7 years
  3. * How much experience do you have in working in a primary care clinic?
    • 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
  4. * How much paid experience do you have in using an electronic medical record for documentation?
    • None
    • More than 0 years, up though 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
  1. Cover Letter




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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