Job Openings For Social Work Graduates
Many WKU Social Work graduates land a job during their field placement. When that is not the case for alumni wishing to pursue new job opportunities, we have your back! The department supports all social workers in finding the best job fit possible. One of the ways that can happen is through social networks.
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Full-time
The Office Associate position performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties of a difficult nature that may require a higher level degree of initiative, accuracy, judgment and knowledge as necessary to support the administrative operations of an academic or non-academic department/unit. This is a temporary position. Continuation is dependent upon funding/need. Requirements include:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus 2 years related experience
Licensed Positions
Full-time
Bellewood & Brooklawn is looking to hire qualified therapists and case managers. Requirements for therapists:
- Provisionally licensed with an LPA, LPCA, CSW, MFT or LPATA
or
- Independently licensed as an LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or LPAT.
Requirements for case managers:
- BSW or bachelor's in a closely related field
- experience working with families
Full-time
Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY is currently accepting applications for a Social Worker position.
Social Worker requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field
- KY certification/licensure as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)
- Must possess knowledge and skills in providing individual, group and family psychotherapy with a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience
Full-time
HOPE Family Health is currently accepting applications for a Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist.
Qualifications
- A. Master's degree in Social Work or PhD in Clinical Psychology or Marriage and Family Counseling and Mental Health Counseling
Full-time
Humana is hiring for masters level licensed clinicians in various positions including Care Management and Utilization management behavioral health (most are work at home jobs but may require a day or two throughout the year to meet in Louisville).
Full-time
Seeking a professional in the field of social work or equivalent for Victims of Crime Assistance (VOCA) Program within the Division of Guardianship. Position will provide direct care services for individuals appointed to State guardianship who have been victims of crimes including abuse, neglect, exploitation. This position will assist with linking to community resources, legal assistance, advocacy, counseling. etc. To apply, contact Jessica.Wayne@ky.gov or Angela.Ross@ky.gov
Full-time
Compass Counseling, LLC is hiring a Mental Health Therapist
Requirements:
- LPCA, LPCC, LMFT, CSW, LCSW, or LPP
- High quality clinical skills
- Adept at using computer software
Full-time
Angel Arms Counseling & Outreach is currently accepting applications for a Mental Health Therapist.
Qualifications
- Master's required
- CSW (or want to get one), LPCC, LCSW or LMFT, LPCA (Required)
Full-time
Sensible Psychiatric Services in Louisville, KY is currently accepting applications for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker position.
Qualifications
- Master's in Social Work
- Licensed by the Commonwealth of KY preferred
Full-time
Butler County Schools is looking for a LCSW for the district.
If anyone is interested, please contact Myra Swift (work: 270-526-5624)
cell: (270-999-8207).
Full-time
Oaks Behavioral Health of Glasgow, KY is hiring a licensed or associate level mental health therapist
Qualifications:
- A LPCA, LPCC, LCSW, CSW, or LMFT
Benefits:
- student loan forgiveness through NHSC
- health, life, vision, dental insurance
- free clinical supervision
- paid time off
- flexible scheduling
Email resumes to Ctlmathews@gmail.com
Full-time
Chestnut Park Professionals is hiring two licensed teletherapists.
Qualifications:
- an LCSW, CSW, LPCC, LMFT, LPCA, or MFTA
If interested, please contact Todd Noffsinger at todd.lpcc@gmail.com
Full-time
Mountain Comprehensive Care Center is seeking qualified applicants for behavioral health positions at clinics in Benton and Paducah counties and schools in Calloway, Mayfield, Graves, and Fulton counties.
Requirements:
- CSW, LCSW, LPCA, LPCC, or equivalents
Email applications to: Trisha.Vowell@mtcomp.org
Full-time
K&G Counseling and Consulting, LLC is seeking a fully licensed mental health therapist (LPCC or LCSW) with a minimum of 1 year post licensure experience. Preferred substance abuse experience in addition to mental health experience. Clinician must be self-motivated, have strong attention to detail, and be able to work as a team player. Clinician must be able to maintain requirements for their licensure on their own. An ideal candidate must be up to date with research based treatment modalities.
Email resumes to: katy@kandgcounseling.com
Master's in Social Work
Full-time
Horizon Pace in Bowling Green, KY is currently accepting applications for an Agency Social Worker position.
If interested, contact Danielle at (270) 282-5625
Hiring in various positions
Join the team at Family Enrichment Center, Inc.! Learn more about the various job openings being offered by viewing the flyers attached at the top of this posting or by visiting the Family Enrichment Center website.
Full-time
AudubonArea in Owensboro, KY is currently accepting applications for a Behavioral Health Specialist.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or Family and Child therapy is required
- License to practice clinical discipline by the state of Kentucky required
Full-time
Responsible for providing quality services to our clients in the form of mental health therapy for children who are experiencing mental illness or behavior problems. Services are provided primarily in school settings during the school year. Flexible hours are necessary. Requirements include:
- Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or a mental health related field with certification or licensure eligibility.
- Experience working with children with severe emotional disturbances is preferred.
Full-time
Full-time
Essential Wellness is currently accepting applications for a virtual position.
Qualifications
- Licensed in KY
- Master's Degree
- LMSW or LCSW
Does not charge for supervising hours.
Contact Kizer if interested at (929) 334 - 1697
Bachelor's in Social Work
Part-time
Kentucky Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm currently accepting applications for a part-time Assistant Ombudsman for their Bowling Green office.
Qualifications
- Social Work experience preferred
- Salary commensurate with experience. Social Work experience preferred
Duties
- Assisting the District Ombudsman in performing quarterly nursing home visits, investigate and resolve resident complaints, prepare and facilitate resident rights trainings, recruit and train volunteers, assist with program fundraising and special events
- This position will require frequent daily travel in the 10 county BRADD area; reliable transportation is required.
If interested, resume and cover letter can be sent to Tina Cantrell, Director of Administration, KENTUCKY LEGAL AID, 1700 Destiny Lane, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42104 or by email to tcantrell@klaid.org.
Hiring in various positions
Full-time
Angel Arms Counseling & Outreach is currently accepting applications for a Targeted Case Manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's required
- 1 year experience in mental health/healthcare
If interested, resumes can be emailed to angelarmscounseling@gmail.com and arielleeaac@gmail.com
Part-time
Angel Arms Counseling & Outreach is currently accepting applications for 2 mentor positions.
Qualifications
- No bachelors required
- 1 year experience in mental health/healthcare
If interested, resumes can be emailed to arielleeaac@gmail.com and angelarmscounseling@gmail.com
Full-time
KVC Kentucky is currently accepting applications for various positions.
Full-time
Now hiring through the Cabinet of Health and Human Services, full-time, $20 per hour. No insurance benefits are offered. Employee will submit timesheets to the Cabinet of Health and Human Services for approval through the EVV mobile application, but they will report to the client’s house for work every day. Employee will be working with a 26-year-old female with a traumatic brain injury to help her learn and maintain activities of daily living (ADLs) (e.g., showering daily, washing hair, cleaning bedroom, etc.). The client lives with her parents, and her step-mother is always home. The client also has a 7 month old baby, but the step-mother cares for the baby 24/7. However, they would like for the client to spend up to an hour with the baby every day. Tasks will also include taking the client to medical appointments and to other activities (e.g., going shopping, going out to eat). Employee will also coordinate with an Applied Behavioral Analyst psychologist to implement a behavioral plan with the client. Flexible hours, but no nights or weekends. Employee can work up to 40 hours each week. For more information and an application, please contact Jodi Alexander via email at dla2paper@gmail.com.
Full-time
LifeSkills in Allen County is currently accepting applications for a Behavioral Health Specialist position.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or human services, as well as current enrollment in a Masters program in social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family, or psychology.
- Experience working with above groups preferred
Additional questions should be forwarded to Human Resources (270) 901-5000 ext. 1196
Full-time
Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy in Morganfield, Kentucky is hiring Career Counselors to provide direction to students in areas of their trade, personal needs and leave forms. While assisting students in all areas, counselors also work closely with other departments to ensure continuous educational and program modifications are done throughout each student’s stay.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and one-year related experience in counseling or related field required.
- Valid driver's license
Full-time
Addiction Recovery Care in Owensboro, KY is hiring a targeted case manager to assist individuals eligible under the state plan in gaining access to needed recovery supports, medical, social, educational, and other services. Duties include assessing the individualized needs of an individual, coordinating the provision of services, and documenting services and outcomes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's in Social Work or human services field
- One year post-degree work experience or a Master's in a human services field
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