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Posted August 15, 2026

Social Worker Principal/UKHC

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502 Full Time
Reference: 286504702


University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details
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
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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)
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
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Preferred previous medical social work experience.
Deadline to Apply 08/23/2026
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 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

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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