Job Title
Social Worker Senior/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE47266
Working Title
Social Worker Senior
Department Name
MG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
11
Salary Range
$54,080-95,056/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MSW
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Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Certified Social Worker (CSW)
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time, occasional lifting of objects <25 lbs, repetitive motions.
Shift
Day shift. Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM.
Job Summary
The Infectious Diseases Division is looking to add a Social Worker Senior to its medical case management 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.
The Social Worker Senior will serve as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team in order to provide services to patients, perform and document psychosocial assessments, assist clients in accessing available medical and social services, empower clients toward self-sufficiency, coordinate the delivery of services, and assist with patient care in both the clinical and home visit setting.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Good 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?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Master’s degree plus one or more years social work experience, preferably in a medical setting. Related work experience involving people living with HIV/AIDS preferred.
Deadline to Apply
09/30/2024
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