Behavioral Health Counselor​/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title: Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE53462
• Working Title: Behavioral Health Counselor - Pediatrics
• Department Name: MG34M:
  
  PEDS-PSYCHOLOGY
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 12
• Salary Range: $62,/year
• Type of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  MSW for LCSW, MS for LPCC, LCADC, LMFT (no equivalency)
• Required Experience: 3 years
• Required Licenses: 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: Regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, lifting up to 10lbs; occasional up to 25lbs.
• Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.
• Final date to receive applications: 03/10/2026

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 and family counseling.

This individual will work closely with providers to provide patients and families 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.

Previous work experience providing clinical mental health assessments, counseling, case management and/or social services.

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. The University follows all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, which may include a national background check and/or drug screen.