Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC

University of Kentucky

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

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Job TitleBehavioral Health Counselor/UKHCRequisition NumberRE48442Working TitleBehavioral Health Counselor - Adolescent Medicine ClinicDepartment NameMG34A:PEDS-ADOLESCENTWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level12Salary Range$62,400-111,634/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMSW for LCSW, MS for LPCC, LCADC, LMFT (no equivalency)
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience3 yrs
Required License/Registration/CertificationLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at time of hire
Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs.
ShiftMonday - Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with one evening per week until 8pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed
Job SummaryThe Behavioral Health Counselor will provide direct clinical counseling to help children and families deal with various personal, social, and mental health issues, such as depression, unemployment, domestic abuse, and illness, through individual, family, and group counseling.

This individual will work closely with the providers in the Adolescent Medicine Clinic to provide patients and families with a comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment plan. Job duties also include assisting with diagnosing mental health disabilities and providing support to patients through counseling. This position may include work at offsite locations, including schools where Adolescent Medicine offers on-site mental health services.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceExperience and/or interest in diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders preferred.
Deadline to Apply05/27/2025Our 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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 (*).
* Do you have an MSW or Master's level degree or higher? YesNo * Do you have current certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at time of hire? Yes, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Yes, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)Yes, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) Yes, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)No * Do you have 3 years of experience in healthcare, clinical mental health, counseling, case management and/or social service? YesNo * Please indicate your years of paid, full-time employment experience providing mental health counseling services to adolescent/teenage patients. NoneSome, but less than 1 yearMore than 1 year, up through 3 yearsMore than 3 years up through 5 yearsMore than 5 years * Please provide detail on your experience providing mental health care to children, including ages and any specific diagnosis.
(Open Ended Question)
* The Department of Pediatrics provides care to children/adolescents from diverse socioeconomic, religious, cultural, social and familial backgrounds. Are you willing to provide mental health care to all patients/families, within your scope of licensure? YesNo * How many years of experience do you have working as an independently licensed provider? NoneMore than 0, up through 1 yearMore than 1 year, up through 3 yearsMore than 3 years up through 5 yearsMore than 5 years * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system? HigherEdJobs.comDiverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) InsightIntoDiversity.com Latinosinhighered.com HospitalCareers.com Indeed.com LinkedIn.com Institute for Diversity in Health Management A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member None of the Above
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