Social Worker Senior/UKHC

Social Worker Senior/UKHC

Job Title - Social Worker Senior/UKHC

Department Name - Polk-Dalton Clinic

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

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 - 09/03/2026

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.

Required 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)

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter