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6/18/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)



KEAP Program Administrator

Pay Grade18

Salary

$5,623.28 - $8,434.92 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Personnel Cabinet | Pers Cabinet - Office of the Secretary

Location

501 High Street 1st Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminateor modify the telecommuting agreement at any time.

The Office of Employee Relations (OER) provides leadership and support to other state agencies through thecoordination of variety of different programs and services including oversight of the Kentucky EmployeeAssistance Program (KEAP), that provides a confidential resources to state government employees to assist themwith personal and work-related concerns.

KEAP is seeking a KEAP Program Administrator who will manage staff and serve as the administrator of theemployee assistance program by providing direct assistance to both employees and supervisors throughout theCommonwealth. The selected candidate will provide daily supervision of branch employees who ensureimplementation of the program.

Essential responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and provide KEAP services to state employees and dependents on a statewide basis in connectionwith HR resource guidelines.
• Provide assessment, referral follow-up, crisis intervention, and psychologicalservices.
• Provide consultations for supervisors.
• Manage and coordinate the development and implementation of new initiatives.
• Represent and promote KEAP services at agency functions and trainings.
• Identify target groups and service need populations.
• Assist employee groups with crisis and grief responses when appropriate and requested.
• Supervise branch staff including approving timesheets, leave requests, and conducting performanceevaluations.

Preferred skills and abilities:

• Strong written and communication skills
• Attention to detail and analytical skills are essential
• Possess a high level of integrity and personal accountability

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:See Special Requirements

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have six years of experience as a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate, Certified Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist Practitioner, or its equivalent as determined by the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must be licensed as a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate, Certified Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist Practitioner, or be permitted to practice psychology on a temporary basis by the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology. Persons who have been granted temporary permission to practice psychology by the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology may not serve as the supervisor of record for certified psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, psychological associates or licensed psychologists. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Donna Shelton at [email protected].