ESH Active Treatment Coordinator/UKHC

ESH Active Treatment Coordinator/UKHC Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $62,400 - $111,634 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work Treatment plan development Direct patient care Master of Social Work Clinical program implementation Management Inpatient Social Work License Psychiatry Licensed Clinical Social Worker Social work Local agency collaboration Mid-level 3 years Administrative experience Hiring Clinical staff training Supervising experience Master of Science Performance Improvement (PI) Certified Social Worker Clinical staff recruitment Clinical documentation Discharge planning Recruiting Healthcare team management Social Work Practicing as a mental health professional Employee engagement Patient treatment Care coordination Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Employee evaluation Overseeing training Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title ESH Active Treatment Coordinator/UKHC Requisition Number RE53794 Working Title ESH Active Treatment Coord Department Name H1100: ESH Psychosocial Services 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 Workers (LCSW) in KY by time of hire Physical Requirements Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, or some standing or walking. Shift Days Job Summary The ESH Active Treatment Coordinator provides clinical and administrative oversight to unit social workers and unit treatment team. Serves as the direct supervisor for the unit social workers. Establishes and maintains a quality treatment program based upon specific clinical needs of adult psychiatric inpatients. Directs and guides staff in implementation of programs. Assists in providing direction and leadership for all disciplines working in the program and completes evaluations on employees. Assists in hiring new employees for the program. Strongly supports both performance improvement and employee engagement initiatives. Ensures adherence to hospital policies and procedures. Works with minimum supervision. Ensures that staff are trained appropriately for the jobs they are assigned to perform, providing oversight and feedback to unit social workers. Ensures that social work documentation is timely and complete. Completes social work duties when unit social workers are unavailable. Works with other ATCs to ensure department wide coverage. Coordinates clinical services both within respective unit treatment team and throughout broader social work department. Works as a liaison with other hospital departments to problem solve patient needs and barriers to discharge. Actively participates on assigned committees and teams. Provides direct patient care as needed and works to include families and significant others in patient treatment plans. Includes recommendations from outpatient providers and other natural/social community supports in the treatment plan when appropriate. Serves as a liaison with patient families and outside community partners. Helps facilitate student practicum placements. Provides clinical supervision, if applicable.

Skills / Knowledge

/ Abilities N/A Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW). Three years of experience is required. Certified Social Worker (CSW) required. Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) strongly preferred. Deadline to Apply 04/02/2026 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.