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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleSocial Worker Senior/UKHCRequisition NumberRE52601Working TitleSocial Worker Senior/UKHC - Infectious DiseaseDepartment NameMG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASEWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level11Salary Range$54,080-95,056/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMSWClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related ExperienceNo experience required.Required License/Registration/CertificationCertified Social Worker (CSW)Physical RequirementsSitting for long periods of time, occasional lifting of objects <25 lbs, repetitive motions.ShiftMonday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm, possible nights and weekendsJob SummaryThe department of Internal Medicine Infectious Diseases is seeking to recruit a new Social Worker Senior to expand its medical case team.

This position will ensure a seamless continuum of care for patients who receive medical case management through the Ryan White Part B program at the Bluegrass Care Clinic.

This position will allow providers and ancillary clinical staff to focus on patient care issues while the social needs of the patients are attended to by the appropriate staff. The Social Worker Senior will serve as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team dedicated to providing high-quality HIV medical care and ancillary services to vulnerable people living with HIV in Kentucky.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesGood communication skills, organizational skills, and excellent problem solving skills; experience with windows PC and Microsoft Office software; ability to learn multiple electronic health record systems.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceMaster's degree plus 3 or more years social work experience, preferably in a medical setting. Related work experience involving people living with HIV/AIDS preferred.Deadline to Apply12/29/2025Our University CommunityWe 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master's of Social Work degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * 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
3. * Please briefly explain your experience with HIV/AIDS education or working with HIV/AIDS patients.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience working with HIV/AIDS education or patients.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
5. * Please indicate your paid employment experience working with Ryan White Part B and Part C.
   • 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

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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