Social Worker Principal/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 30, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Social Worker Principal/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE44154
Working Title
LCSW – KCH DanceBlue Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Department Name
M4000:Pediatrics Clinic
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
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 HIPPA 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
05/06/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Social Worker Principal/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE44154
Working Title
LCSW – KCH DanceBlue Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Department Name
M4000:Pediatrics Clinic
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
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 HIPPA 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
05/06/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have paid employment pediatric experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have paid employment experience with Hematology/Oncology?
- Yes
- No
- * Describe any experience you have had providing social services in a medical setting.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you currently possess a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or are eligible to obtain one by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter