Social Worker Principal/UKHC

Job Title
Social Worker Principal/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE47670


Working Title
Social Worker Principal/UKHC


Department Name
H4019: Continuum of Care


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



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

Requires lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs and sitting and standing for long periods of time.



Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm; may include some evening and/or weekend work per departmental need./ FTE 1.0



Job Summary

The Department of Case Management is hiring a Principle Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, clinical intervention and supportive counseling, and discharge planning for patients admitted to UK Healthcare with a cancer diagnosis.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The idea candidate will possess hospital based social work experience and be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); strong understanding of NASW guidelines, related to patient relationships and care; have direct patient care experience; have exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); enjoys being a team players; good computer skills; active listening skills. Additionally, candidate will be able to provide emotional support resource information, and discharge planning skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

A minimum of 3 years’ experience providing social services in a medical setting preferred; minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute medical setting highly preferred



Deadline to Apply
11/05/2024


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