What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker Principal/UKHC position at University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)?
Posting Details
Posting Details
| 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 |
| 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. |
Salary : $62,400 - $111,634
