Social Worker Senior/Inpatient/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky
Job Function: Professional Services
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
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| Job Title | Social Worker Senior/Inpatient/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE44809 |
| Working Title | Sockal Worker Senior/EmPATH |
| Department Name | M8000:AMB-UK EMPATH |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 11 |
| Salary Range | $26.00-45.70/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| 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 | None |
| 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/violet people. |
| Shift | 36 hour week, Three 12 hour days a week rotating every other weekend from 8a – 8p. |
| 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. LCSW Clinical Supervision is provided |
| 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 | 09/23/2024 |
| 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. 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 check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Master's of Social Work degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you possess a Certified Social Worker (CSW) License which will allow you to work in the state of Kentucky?
- Yes
- No
- * Describe any experience you have had providing social services in a medical setting.
(Open Ended Question)
- * How many years of paid work experience do you have providing social services in 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
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
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- Cover Letter
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