✓You’ll need

Licensure

✓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

Education

✓MSW for LCSW , MS for LPCC , LCADC , LMFT (no equivalency)

Qualifications

Previous work experience providing clinical mental health assessments, counseling, case management and/or social services. preferred

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About the role

Department Name MG34M:PEDS-PSYCHOLOGY 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 Sitting and standing for extended periods of time. Shift Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, August
May (10 months) Job Summary The work location for this position will be in Scott, Harrison and Nicholas counties. This position is offered at a reduced FTE , with compensation prorated accordingly based on the assigned FTE and scheduled hours. 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, family, and group counseling. This individual will work closely with providers to provide patients and families with a comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment plan. Job duties include evaluating, diagnosing, and treating mental health conditions. The BHC will provide timely and effective support to patients facing mental health emergencies using evidence-based screening tools, risk assessments, and clinical interventions for children and adolescents. The BHC will help patients cope with suicidal behaviors by safety planning, minimizing stressors, offering emotional support, and improving coping strategies during crisis situations. 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 10/13/2026 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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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