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Job Description
Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC University of Kentucky - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $62,400 - $111,634 a year 23 hours ago Qualifications Behavioral interventions Master's degree in social work Patient treatment planning Health screenings LMFT Emotional support for children Working with individuals with developmental disabilities Master of Social Work Risk management for crisis intervention support Family counseling in health services social work Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders LCADC Safety planning Licensed Clinical Social Worker Working with pediatric populations Suicide prevention techniques Mid-level Clinical case management Care planning in social services Psychological support for patients One-on-one patient counseling Emotional support for patients Marriage & family therapy Counseling Master of Science Incident response (Crisis management methodologies) Domestic violence intervention Emotional safety support Adolescents Working with families Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC Requisition Number RE54875 Working Title Behavioral Health Counselor - General Pediatrics Department Name MG34
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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 Sitting for extended periods in direct patient care as well as at a computer workstation. May lift items up to 25 lbs on occasion. 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 patients 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 the providers to provide patients and families with a comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment plan. 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 Prefer candidate have experience working with patients with developmental disabilities. Previous work experience providing clinical mental health assessments, counseling, case management and/or social services. Deadline to Apply 06/25/2026 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.
