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The Ridge Behavioral Health System is hiring for 30 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in healthcare administration and mental & behavioral health. Migrate Mate updates The Ridge Behavioral Health System's live openings daily. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a behavioral health provider offering inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use treatment services.
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The Ridge Behavioral Health System hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 30
- Top team
- Healthcare Administration
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Lexington
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All PRN positions must be available one weekend a month.
As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community.
The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.
The Assessment Clinician provides telephonic, telehealth, and in-person risk assessments, including the history of presenting illness, suicide risks, family dynamics, and supporting psychosocial information. The Assessment Clinician has initial contact with referral sources and potential patients. The Assessment Clinician coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process, and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. Follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities.
Job Duties Include:
- Performing initial clinical assessments to determine level of care.
- Coordination and disposition of all referral calls to appropriate level of care.
- Completion of all admission with psychiatrists and nursing staff.
- Completing pre-certification information and forwarding to appropriate agencies, in conjunction with Business Office and Utilization Review.
What We Offer You:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Referral Bonus Program
- Close to Hamburg & I-75
- Free parking on premises
- Free meal with each shift
About Universal Health Services:
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the USA, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
Qualifications:
Education
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services field, with at least two years crisis experience; Registered Nurse; LCSW/LPCC/LMFT preferred.
Experience
- Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
- Three years’ experience and knowledge in the area of mental health.
Certifications/Licensure
- Human Services related field; Must be eligible for supervision if not independently licensed
- Current RN License, if applicable.
- Crisis Intervention, CPR, and Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) required. These trainings will be offered upon hire.
Other Skills
- Knowledge of the following: hospital admissions functions; crisis intervention and risk assessment; psychiatric diagnoses and symptomology; basic chemical dependency; age specific growth and development.
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
All PRN positions must be available one weekend a month.
As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community.
The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.
The Assessment Clinician provides telephonic, telehealth, and in-person risk assessments, including the history of presenting illness, suicide risks, family dynamics, and supporting psychosocial information. The Assessment Clinician has initial contact with referral sources and potential patients. The Assessment Clinician coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process, and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. Follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities.
Job Duties Include:
- Performing initial clinical assessments to determine level of care.
- Coordination and disposition of all referral calls to appropriate level of care.
- Completion of all admission with psychiatrists and nursing staff.
- Completing pre-certification information and forwarding to appropriate agencies, in conjunction with Business Office and Utilization Review.
What We Offer You:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Referral Bonus Program
- Close to Hamburg & I-75
- Free parking on premises
- Free meal with each shift
About Universal Health Services:
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the USA, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
Qualifications:
Education
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services field, with at least two years crisis experience; Registered Nurse; LCSW/LPCC/LMFT preferred.
Experience
- Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
- Three years’ experience and knowledge in the area of mental health.
Certifications/Licensure
- Human Services related field; Must be eligible for supervision if not independently licensed
- Current RN License, if applicable.
- Crisis Intervention, CPR, and Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) required. These trainings will be offered upon hire.
Other Skills
- Knowledge of the following: hospital admissions functions; crisis intervention and risk assessment; psychiatric diagnoses and symptomology; basic chemical dependency; age specific growth and development.
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
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The Ridge Behavioral Health System's 30 open roles are across all levels, and about 0% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are healthcare administration, mental & behavioral health, and business development. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a behavioral health facility providing inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Its clinical teams include registered nurses, therapists, mental health technicians, and nursing leadership working across inpatient units, outpatient programs, and school-based settings. Most The Ridge Behavioral Health System roles are based in Lexington.
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How many jobs is The Ridge Behavioral Health System hiring for right now?
The Ridge Behavioral Health System is hiring for 30 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in healthcare administration and mental & behavioral health. Roles span clinical, nursing, and behavioral health support positions across inpatient and outpatient care settings.
What kinds of roles does The Ridge Behavioral Health System hire for?
The most active teams are healthcare administration, mental & behavioral health, and business development. The Ridge Behavioral Health System regularly hires registered nurses, nurse managers, licensed therapists, mental health technicians, and healthcare leadership roles such as Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Business Development. Positions span direct patient care, clinical supervision, and administrative leadership, and most postings are across all levels.
Are The Ridge Behavioral Health System jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 0% of The Ridge Behavioral Health System's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Lexington. Each The Ridge Behavioral Health System listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
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Does The Ridge Behavioral Health System hire entry-level?
Most of The Ridge Behavioral Health System's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual The Ridge Behavioral Health System listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is The Ridge Behavioral Health System hiring?
Most The Ridge Behavioral Health System roles are based in Lexington, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.