Social Worker Senior/EmPATH/On-Call

Job Title Social Worker Senior/EmPATH/On-Call Requisition Number DU14039 Department Name M8000:AMB-UK EMPATH Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $26.00 - $45.70/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status On Call Required Education MSW Required Related Experience No experience required Required License/Registration/Certification Certified Social Work (CSW) Physical Requirements Standing and walking for long periods of time; occasionally transporting objects up to 25 lbs; occasional exposure to combative/violent people. Shift Varies; on-call Job Summary The UK HealthCare EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing) program seeks a social worker senior to work with patients in behavioral health crisis, including mental health and substance use disorders. The EmPATH program focuses on providing supportive, trauma-resilient care to adults in acute behavioral health crisis through a holistic approach which includes individual and group psychoeducation, peer support services, case management and the medical treatment of substance use and mental health disorders. This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary team of providers to provide comprehensive mental health care and support for patients in an observation setting. A Senior Social Worker provides behavioral health social services to patients and their families in cases where specific problems related to environmental and/or psychological aspects influence the effective utilization of inpatient or outpatient treatment. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Good communication skills, organized, and excellent problem solving skills. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience One year social work experience in a medical setting preferred. Deadline To Apply 01/15/2026 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr