Social Worker Principal​/UKHC

Overview

• Job Title: Social Worker Principal/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE52921
• Working Title: Social Worker Principal
• Department Name: MG31I:
  
  IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 12
• Salary Range: $62,/year
• Type Of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  MSW
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  3 yrs
• Required License/Registration/Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Physical Requirements: On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs
• Shift: Days, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Other days and hours as needed.
• Final date to receive applications: 02/01/2026

The Bluegrass Care Clinic is a Ryan White–funded program dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to individuals living with HIV. Embedded within our Infectious Diseases clinic, our integrated behavioral health team plays a critical role in supporting patients’ overall health, medical adherence, and quality of life.

The clinician selected for this position will provide individual and group therapy, including substance use counseling, to patients experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. This role encounters patients experiencing a wide range of psychosocial stressors—such as trauma, stigma, housing instability, and chronic illness—that impact engagement in care and long-term health outcomes. Services are delivered as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary medical team.

Applicants must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at the time of hire and demonstrate strong cultural humility, cultural competency, and a trauma-informed approach to care. Our clinic serves highly vulnerable populations, including individuals from gender and sexual minority communities, and clinicians must be comfortable providing affirming, inclusive, and respectful services.

Minorities, bilingual candidates, and clinicians passionate about working with underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Excellent listening and communication skills. Knowledge of motivational interviewing and substance abuse counseling. Experience with brief interventions and long term therapeutic care.

No

MSW plus LCSW plus four or more years related experience preferred.

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.