University of Kentucky

Social Worker Principal/UKHC

University of Kentucky$67K — $111K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification
  • Minimum of 3 years related experience
  • Experience in pediatric medical social work preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Windows and Excel

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care and mental health services in inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Document patient visits according to compliance standards
  • Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
  • Identify resource needs for patients and facilitate appropriate referrals
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support patients with hematologic diseases and cancer

Benefits

  • Full-time day shifts, Monday through Friday
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Supportive multidisciplinary work environment
  • Engagement with a patient population facing serious medical challenges
  • Potential for professional development in pediatric care
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Social Worker Principal/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55460

Working Title
LCSW - KCH DanceBlue Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic

Department Name
M4000:Pediatrics Clinic

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
12

Salary Range
$67,516-111,634/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 Worker (LCSW)

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion (such as typing); walking including pushing, pulling, and/or lifting up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.

Shift

Day Shift; Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hrs/wk)

Job Summary

The KY Children's Hospital (KCH) DanceBlue Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide comprehensive care to children, adolescents and young adults with hematologic diseases and cancer and to help their families deal with all of the issues that surround prolonged and intensive medical treatment for a serious disease.

This position will be responsible for direct patient care and mental health services in the KCH DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology inpatient and outpatient settings. Makes contact with each referred patient, provides appropriate documentation of patient visit within guidelines and in accordance with existing compliance standards. Ensures that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times keeping within the HIPAA and UK HealthCare standards of operations; identifies resource needs and makes appropriate referral(s).

Works directly with Hematology/Oncology providers and multidisciplinary team to support patient population.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows; Excel

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred previous medical social work experience.

Deadline to Apply
08/23/2026

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