Job Title: Mental Health Clinician I
Requisition Number: RE44448
Department Name: 1B360:Triage Ref Assist & Crisis Support TRACS
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 45
Salary Range: $46,806-77,226/year
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status : Full-Time
Required Education: MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:: Required Related Experience: 1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification: Licensed Eligible for Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Associate (LPCCA) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) Physical Requirements: Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Weekend and evening hours as required to meet clients' needs.
Job Summary: TRACS (Triage, Referral, Assistance and Crisis Support) – housed
within the Student Well-Being Area of the Office for Student Success
—is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to provide student-centered,
direct clinical services. Working as part of a team, this clinician will
provide individual and group therapy to students presenting with a
range of concerns. An ideal candidate will be a motivated team
player and committed to supporting academic success and overall
student well-being. Additionally, this individual should be clinically
well-versed in providing therapy to individuals from a range of
backgrounds, including individuals from BILPOC (Black, Indigenous,
Latinx, and people of color) communities.
The ideal candidate would have already obtained a license or be
eligible for or gaining hours for licensure.
The Office for Student Success supports students in living a life of
meaning and purpose, from the time of early college outreach to
graduation and beyond. The twenty-five units and five areas that
comprise Student Success are committed to one vision: designing
and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn more about
the Office for Student Success,
visit: Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? : No
Preferred Education/Experience: Prefer Master's Degree in Social Work or related field (MS/MA/MSW) and experience in case management. Deadline to Apply: 04/07/2024
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.
