Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC

RE50673

Behavioral Health Counselor – General Pediatrics Clinic

MG34G:PEDS-GENERAL

Lexington, KY

12

$62,400-111,634/year

Staff

Full-Time

MSW for LCSW, MS for LPCC, LCADC, LMFT (no equivalency)

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

3 yrs

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

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, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours as needed

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 group counseling.

This individual will work closely with the providers in the General Pediatrics clinic to provide patients and families with a comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment plan. Job duties also include assisting with the diagnosis of mental health disabilities and providing support to patients through counseling. This position’s primary location will be in the General Pediatrics Clinic, with up to one day per week spent providing services on the Mobile Unit.

None

No

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

06/25/2025

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