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Job Title Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC Requisition Number RE48239 Working Title Behavioral Health Counselor - Pediatrics 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 8:00AM – 5:00PM (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule 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, 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 provinding clinical mental health assessments, counseling, case management and/or social services. Deadline to Apply 01/19/2025 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.