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Lexington, Kentucky

Social Worker - CSW - LCSW - Days - $9K Bonus

Social WorkerNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72k-$80k

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Job description

Join Wellpath as a Social Worker LCSW – Days, $9K Bonus in Lexington, KY, US.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $72.3K - $80.3K
  • Signing bonus: $9,000.
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401k
  • DailyPay
  • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Wellpath in Lexington, KY, US.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will conduct intake evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and provide therapeutic interventions for patients. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, performing crisis intervention, and documenting patient progress in accordance with facility policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field. At least one year of experience in a mental health treatment program, preferably in a correctional or hospital setting, is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic evaluationsBrief therapySuicide preventionTreatment planningGroup therapySubstance abuse counselingClinical documentationMental health assessmentEvidence-based practicesPatient safetyQuality assuranceStaff training

Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Wellpath

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Paid time off
401k
DailyPay
Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company paid life insurance
Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)