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Social Worker Principal/UKHC

Job Description


University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details
Posting Details

Job TitleSocial Worker Principal/UKHC
Requisition NumberRE53280
Working TitleSocial Worker Principal - Hazard
Department NameMG150: Medical Group-NFV
Work LocationHazard, KY
Grade Level12
Salary Range$62,400-111,634/year
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
MSW
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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 Principal, located at UK’s Hazard KY clinic, will help patients deal with various personal, social, and mental health issues such as depression, unemployment domestic abuse and illness.

Duties include: conduct mental health assessments for new patients referred and/or scheduled for mental health services, provide direct therapy services for patients, provide referral to mental health program as needed. Use tests, measurements, and measurement scales for general and specific professional knowledge, communication skills, sensitivity, diversity assessments as well as objective patient criteria in a provision of services and evaluation service.

This position is located in Hazard KY
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Masters + three years
Deadline to Apply02/23/2026
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. * Are you aware that this position is located in Hazard, KY?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you currently possess a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or are eligible to obtain one by date of hire?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please describe your work experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Please describe the age ranges of patients you've worked with in a social work position.

    (Open Ended Question)


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


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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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