Social Worker Principal/UKHC

Job Title
Social Worker Principal/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE47884


Working Title
LCSW – KCH DanceBlue Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic


Department Name
M4000:Pediatrics Clinic


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

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 50lbs.



Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed



Job Summary

The KY Children’s Hospital (KCH) DanceBlue Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide comprehensive care to children, adolescents, and young adults with hematologic diseases and cancer and to help their families deal with the issues that surround prolonged and intensive medical treatment for a serious disease.

This position will be responsible for direct patient care and mental health services in the KCH DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology inpatient and outpatient settings. Makes contact with each referred patient and provides appropriate documentation of patient visits within guidelines and following existing compliance standards. Ensures that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times, keeping within the HIPPA and UK HealthCare operations standards; identifies resource needs and makes appropriate referral(s).

Works directly with Hematology/Oncology providers and multidisciplinary team to support patient population.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

None



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred previous medical social work experience.



Deadline to Apply
01/01/2025


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