Social Worker Senior/Ukhc

Job Summary

This position is located at Bluegrass Care Clinic, 3101 Beaumont Centre Circle, Lexington, KY.

The Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking to recruit a Social Worker to expand its growing medical case management team in the Bluegrass Care Clinic. This position will provide medical case management to patients enrolled in the Ryan White Part B program at the Bluegrass Care Clinic.

This position will address social needs and work to reduce barriers to care allowing providers and clinical staff to focus on patient care issues. The Social Worker Senior serves as a member of a large multidisciplinary healthcare team dedicated to providing high-quality HIV medical care and a seamless continuum of care to vulnerable people living with HIV in Kentucky.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Good communication, organizational, and problem solving skills; Experience with Windows PC, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Databases).

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Master'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 Apply 05/02/2024 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.