Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC Requisition Number RE56137 Working Title Behavioral Health Counselor - General Pediatrics Clinic 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

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 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 and group counseling. This individual will work closely with the providers in the General Pediatrics clinic to provide patients and families with a comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment plan. Job duties also include assisting with the diagnosis of mental health disabilities and providing support to patients through counseling. This position's primary location will be in the General Pediatrics Clinic.

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 10/22/2026 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 an MSW or Master's level degree or higher?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have current KY licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or are eligible to obtain one by date of hire? If yes, please select the license you have obtained.

• Yes, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

• Yes, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

• Yes, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)

• Yes, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

• No

• • Do you have 3 years of experience in healthcare, clinical mental health, counseling, case management and/or social service?

• Yes

• No

• • Describe any experience you have had providing social services in a medical setting.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate your years of paid, full-time employment experience providing mental health counseling services for pediatric patients.

• None

• Some, but less than 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years up through 5 years

• More than 5 years

• • The Department of Pediatrics provides care to children from diverse socioeconomic, religious, cultural, social and familial backgrounds. Are you willing to provide mental health to all patients, within your scope of licensure?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents