Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC Requisition Number RE55244 Working Title Department Name MG345: Psychiatry 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

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 25lbs.

Shift

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

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Counselor will conduct mental health assessments, diagnosis mental health disorders, and provide direct clinical counseling to help patients deal with personal, social and mental health issues through individual, family and group counseling.

This individual will work closely with other mental health providers to provide a comprehensive treatment plan.

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 09/24/2026 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have current certification as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP)?

• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

• Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP)

• None of the above

• • Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience working in a behavioral health role.

• none

• more than 0, up through 1 year

• more than 1 year, up through 3 years

• more than 3 years, up through 5 years

• more than 5 years

• • Please describe your experience as it relates to this position.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents