Social Worker Senior/UKHC

Compensation

$

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details

Job TitleSocial Worker Senior/UKHCRequisition NumberRE55068Working TitleSocial Worker Senior/UKHCDepartment NameM3190:Polk-Dalton ClinicWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level11Salary Range$54,080-95,056/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMSW

Click here for more information about equivalencies: Related ExperienceNo experience required.

Required License/Registration/CertificationCertified Social Worker (CSW)

Physical RequirementsSitting for long periods of time, occasional lifting of objects <25 lbs, repetitive motions

ShiftDay shift. Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Job SummaryThe 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 / AbilitiesGood communication, organizational, and problem solving skills; Experience with Windows PC, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Databases).

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experiencen/a

Deadline to Apply07/19/2026Our University CommunityWe 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 QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • Do you have a Master's of Social Work degree? - Yes

• No

1. • 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

1. • Please describe your experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care to a patient or client. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents1. Resume

Optional Documents1. Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities

PI285770707

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

RE55068