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Social Worker Senior/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleSocial Worker Senior/UKHC
Requisition NumberRE54478
Working TitleSocial Worker Senior - Infectious Diseases
Department NameMG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level11
Salary Range$54,080-95,056/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
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. Occasional need to work additional hours on evenings or weekends.
Job Summary
The Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking to recruit a new Social Worker Senior to expand its medical case management team. This position will ensure a seamless continuum of care for patients who receive medical case management through the Ryan White Part B program at the Bluegrass Care Clinic. This position will allow providers and ancillary clinical staff to focus on patient care issues while the social needs of the patients are attended to by the appropriate staff. The Social Worker Senior will serve as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team dedicated to providing high-quality HIV medical care and ancillary services to vulnerable people living with HIV in Kentucky.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
none
Deadline to Apply06/02/2026
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. * Do you have a Master's of Social Work degree?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * 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
  3. * Please describe your experience working with patients living with HIV/AIDS.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Please describe your experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care to a patient or client.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, employment experience in social work.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  6. * Please indicate the number of years of paid social work within a medical setting?
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years

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

    Job Location

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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