Job TitleBehavioral Health Counselor/UKHCRequisition NumberRE51362Working TitleBehavioral Health Counselor - PediatricsDepartment NameMG34M:PEDS-PSYCHOLOGYWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level12Salary Range$62,400-111,634/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
MSW for LCSW, MS for LPCC, LCADC, LMFT (no equivalency)
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
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
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.
Shift
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with one evening per week until 8pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed
Job Summary
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, family, and group counseling.
This individual will work closely with providers to provide patients and families with a comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment plan. Job duties include evaluating, diagnosing, and treating mental health conditions.
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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Previous work experience providing clinical mental health assessments, counseling, case management and/or social services.
Deadline to Apply08/27/2025Our University Community
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