Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$65k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Come join our awesome team as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE. We are offering great benefits and wonderful work environments!
Senior Community Care of Kentucky is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.
Salary: $65,00 - $90,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Job Highlights
- 403(b) Retirement Plan;
- Career scholarships;
- Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
About the Job
The Social Worker Routinely assesses the needs of participants and families and determines the most appropriate and effective social services interventions to meet participant goals.
Based on the assessment and/or evaluation of the participant, the Social Worker works in coordination with the IDT, Behavioral Health Specialist, Chaplain, contracted providers, and others to implement the plan of care and to provide psych/social interventions.
The Social Worker acts as an education resource for the PACE team and supports the organizations goal to provide high-quality, person-centered care to all participants.
Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ALL required qualifications will be verified before start date.
- Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school required
- Must be licensed in Kentucky as a Licensed Clinical Social worker
- Must have current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.
- A minimum of one year experience working with frail or elderly population required.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable.
Essentials
- Acts as and engaged member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Regularly attends meetings and provides meaningful input.
- Performs in-person initial assessments for enrolling participants to obtain a complete psychosocial history, which may include descriptions of cognitive status, social supports, family dynamics mental health and substance dependency and other issues and needs. Coordinates with the IDT to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.
- Reassesses participants on a semi-annual and as-needed basis and coordinates with the IDT to update the plan of care for each participant.
- Responsible for the psychosocial wellbeing of participants in coordination with the IDT. Provides ongoing support and education to participants and family regarding a variety of issues, including but not limited to: the aging process, dementia, grief and loss, end of life, disease processes, difficult family dynamics and changing roles, PACE model and PACE health services.
- Identifies, provides and/or coordinates for the medically-related social, psychological and spiritual needs of the participants. Implements social work interventions, case management, or psychosocial support.
- Support the IDT with acute and complex case management.
- Acts as facilitator for meetings with participant, family, caregivers, and community agencies to clarify, or problem solves issues regarding the plan of care. Mediates discussions between all parties.
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Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker routinely assesses participant and family needs to determine appropriate social services interventions, coordinating with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to implement the plan of care and provide psychosocial support. This role involves acting as an education resource for the team while supporting the goal of high-quality, person-centered care for all participants.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work and be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky, along with current CPR certification and medical clearance. A minimum of one year of experience working with frail or elderly populations and having reliable transportation are also mandatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 34 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 53% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $65k–$90k | Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $72k (middle half $63k–$84k)281 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in Kentucky | 88 active | 7,121 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 53% no call · 62% no weekends34 benchmarked listings |
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