Job Title
Social Worker Senior/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE46812
Working Title
Social Worker Senior
Department Name
MG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
11
Salary Range
$54,080-95,056/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MSW
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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- Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with occasional need to work additional hours on evenings or weekends
Job Summary
The department of Internal Medicine – Infectious Disease 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
MS Office
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
3 or more years of social work experience, preferably in a medical setting. Related work experience involving people living with HIV/AIDS preferred.
Deadline to Apply
10/03/2024
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.
