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Job Title	Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC
Requisition Number	RE53460
Working Title	Behavioral Health Counselor - Pediatrics
Department Name	MG34M:PEDS-PSYCHOLOGY
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	12
Salary Range	$62,400-111,634/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MSW for LCSW, MS for LPCC, LCADC, LMFT (no equivalency)
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) 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 Requirements	The 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.
Shift	Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.
Job Summary	The 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 and family counseling. This individual will work closely with providers to provide patients and families a comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment plan. The BHC will provide timely and effective support to patients facing mental health emergencies using evidence-based screening tools, risk assessments, and clinical interventions for children and adolescents. The BHC will help patients cope with suicidal behaviors by safety planning, minimizing stressors, offering emotional support, and improving coping strategies during crisis situations.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	None
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Previous work experience providing clinical mental health assessments, counseling, case management and/or social services.
Deadline to Apply	03/10/2026
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

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* Do you have an MSW or Master's level degree or higher?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have 3 years of experience in healthcare, clinical mental health, counseling, case management and/or social service?
- Yes
- No
* 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
* How many years of experience do you have working as an independently licensed provider?
- 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
* Do you have experience working in a integrated behavioral health setting, where the primary service is medical care related to physical health?
- Yes
- No
* Please provide detail on your experience providing mental health care to children, including ages and any specific diagnosis.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience providing therapeutic interventions with children and adolescents who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
(Open Ended Question)

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