Mental Health Clinician I

Job Title
Mental Health Clinician I


Requisition Number
RE47567


Working Title

Department Name
1B360:Triage Ref Assist & Crisis Support TRACS


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
45


Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

MA



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/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, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. 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: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

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
10/20/2024


Our University Community

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.


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.