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Department Name MG34M:PEDS-PSYCHOLOGY Work Location Kosair For Kids Center for Safe... 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 for extended periods in direct patient care as well as at a computer workstation.
May lift items up to 25 lbs. on occasion Shift M-F, primarily 8AM – 5PM (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed
The Behavioral Health Counselor will serve as an integral member of the Institute on Fostering Resilience ( IFR ), providing trauma-informed behavioral health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and psychosocial support to children and families. Initial responsibilities will primarily focus on supporting children and youth in out-of-home care through the foster care clinic, with dedicated time for prenatal psychosocial screening and intervention in the obstetrics clinic, as well as behavioral health follow-up and therapeutic services.
The counselor will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address behavioral health needs, strengthen family and caregiver supports, promote placement stability, and advance IFR’s prevention and early intervention efforts. Specific responsibilities and clinical assignments may evolve based on program development, patient needs, and institutional priorities. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities None Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No Preferred Education/Experience Previous work experience provinding clinical mental health assessments, counseling, case management and/or social services. Deadline to Apply 11/19/2026 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.
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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.
About the role
The Behavioral Health Counselor will serve as an integral member of the Institute on Fostering Resilience ( IFR ), providing trauma-informed behavioral health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and psychosocial support to children and families.