Mental Health Clinician II

Job Title
Mental Health Clinician II


Requisition Number
RE47960


Working Title
Care Coordinator


Department Name
1B320:Counseling Center


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
46


Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

MA



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), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist (LFMT)
12/01/23 Changed experience



Physical Requirements

extended time sitting



Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with some evening clinical hours on a flex schedule



Job Summary

The Crisis Clinician/Care Coordinator provides intake/diagnostic
assessment, case management, and individual and group therapy for
clients presenting with complex, multi-faceted needs. Case
management reduces liability and manages risk associated with
clients with higher level of concern for safety of their selves and
others through collaboration, follow up and referral. Connection of
client to resources increases retention of clients that may have had
to leave the university to meet their basic needs. Case management
duties also include documentation, collaboration with the Community
of Concern, and management of referral database and liaison
relationships with community partners. This position provides
outreach and consultation to campus and community partners.
These functions support the Center and the University mission of
retention and the success of our students.

The University of Kentucky Office of Student Success operates from
a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community
through the care of and concern for every member of Student
Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning
environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to
revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity,
excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five units and five
areas that comprise Student Success are committed to one vision:
designing and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn
more about the Office for Student Success, visit:
https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Applicants will be rated on documented relevant experience [direct clinical service, consultation, crisis management]. The UKCC requires a minimum 1-2 years of job-related experience as documented by formal program practicum/internship or state-approved



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Masters in Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy



Deadline to Apply
11/14/2024


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 background check and/or drug screen.