Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE54890
Working Title
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
Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
Shift
Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, August-May (10 months)
Job Summary
The work location for this position will be in Scott, Harrison and Nicholas counties.
This position is offered at a reduced FTE, with compensation prorated accordingly based on the assigned FTE and scheduled hours.
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 providing clinical mental health assessments, counseling, case management and/or social services.
Deadline to Apply
09/03/2026
