Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC

Job Title
Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE46547


Working Title
Behavioral Health Counselor – General Pediatrics Clinic


Department Name
MG34G:PEDS-GENERAL


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 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 group counseling.

This individual will work closely with the providers in the General Pediatrics clinic to provide patients and families with a comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment plan. Job duties also include assisting with the diagnosis of mental health disabilities and providing support to patients through counseling. This position’s primary location will be in the General Pediatrics Clinic, with up to one day per week spent providing services on the Mobile Unit.



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
01/02/2025


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