Social Worker Senior/Inpatient/UKHC
University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union
Posting Details Job Title Social Worker Senior/Inpatient/UKHC Requisition Number RE49238 Working Title Sockal Worker Senior/EmPATH Department Name M8000:AMB-UK EMPATH Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 11 Salary Range $26.00-45.70/hour 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 None Required License/Registration/Certification Certified Social Work (CSW) or temporary permit through the Commonwealth of Kentucky Board of Social Work Physical Requirements Standing and walking for long periods of time; occasionally transporting objects up to 25 lbs; occasional exposure to combative/violet people. Shift Monday – Friday, day shift schedule with some holidays/weekends on occasion. Job Summary The UK HealthCare EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing) program seeks a social worker senior to work with patients in behavioral health crisis, including mental health and substance use disorders.
The EmPATH program focuses on providing supportive, trauma-resilient care to adults in acute behavioral health crisis through a holistic approach which includes individual and group psychoeducation, peer support services, case management and the medical treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.
This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary team of providers to provide comprehensive mental health care and support for patients in an observation setting. A Senior Social Worker provides behavioral health social services to patients and their families in cases where specific problems related to environmental and/or psychological aspects influence the effective utilization of inpatient or outpatient treatment. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Good communication skills, organized, and excellent problem solving skills. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience One year social work experience in a medical setting preferred. Deadline to Apply 02/20/2025 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.
The EmPATH program focuses on providing supportive, trauma-resilient care to adults in acute behavioral health crisis through a holistic approach which includes individual and group psychoeducation, peer support services, case management and the medical treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.
This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary team of providers to provide comprehensive mental health care and support for patients in an observation setting. A Senior Social Worker provides behavioral health social services to patients and their families in cases where specific problems related to environmental and/or psychological aspects influence the effective utilization of inpatient or outpatient treatment. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Good communication skills, organized, and excellent problem solving skills. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience One year social work experience in a medical setting preferred. Deadline to Apply 02/20/2025 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.
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