Social Worker Senior​/UKHC

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Social Worker ( CSW )

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs.

Monday – Friday, Days (with flexibility)

The Social Worker Senior serves as a member of the Pediatrics healthcare team to enhance support for patients, families, providers and staff.

The Social Worker role in Pediatrics is critical to ensuring our patients and families have the necessary medical and financial resources available to them and for ensuring all children have access and parental/guardian support to help them thrive.

The Social Worker Senior takes the lead role in these referrals to ensure we maintain the appropriate level of documentation, actively work case plans in collaboration with DCBS and other agencies, and respond appropriately to investigate any concerns in a timely fashion. This person will work closely with DCBS on medical neglect and suspected abuse referrals.

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One to three years of experience in social work preferred; one year of experience in a medical setting highly preferred.

Final date to receive applications 09/16/2026

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a Certified Social Worker (CSW) license or are eligible to obtain one by date of hire, which will allow you to work in the state of Kentucky?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Master's of Social Work degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your paid employment experience managing ongoing care.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
  • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * How many years of paid working experience do you have in a medical setting?
  • None
  • More than 0 years, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
  • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * Please indicate your paid employment experience working directly with children and their families.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
  • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years

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