Psychiatric Social Worker Jobs in Kentucky
Psychiatric Social Worker jobs in Kentucky are open across Lexington, Georgetown, and Louisville and other Kentucky metros, with employers like LifeStance Health, New Vista, and Deaconess Health System hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The position of resident or fellow physician entails provision of patient care matching with the individual physician's level of advancement and competence. A resident physician's responsibilities include patient care activities within the scope of their clinical privileges commensurate with the level of training, attendance at clinical rounds and seminars, timely completion of medical records, and other responsibilities as assigned or as required of all members of the medical staff.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and successful completion of any pre-requisite accredited training specified by ACGME Residency Review Committees. Some programs require successful passage of board exams (or good faith effort to pass) for promotion through subsequent years of fellowship.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Initial and ongoing assessment of patient's medical, physical, and psychosocial status
- Perform history and physical
- Develop assessment and treatment plan
- Record progress notes
- Order tests, examinations, medications, and therapies
- Arrange for discharge and after care
- Write/dictate admission notes, progress notes, procedure notes, and discharge summaries
- Provide patient education and counseling covering health status, test results, disease processes, and discharge planning
- Case consultation and treatment review with attending Physician regarding patient care
While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.
New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.
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Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Psychiatric Social Worker Job Market in Kentucky
A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health25

- New Vista3

- Deaconess Health System2

- Norton Healthcare2

- Appalachian Regional Healthcare1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services31
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Construction & Real Estate1
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatric social worker jobs across Kentucky.
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- Active LMSW or LCSW licensure in the state of employment
- Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments and individual therapy
- Proficiency with electronic health records such as Epic or Credible
- Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and treatment planning
- Crisis intervention training including safety planning and de-escalation techniques
Psychiatric Social Worker Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How many psychiatric social worker jobs are there in Kentucky?
There are 34+ psychiatric social worker openings in Kentucky on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Lexington, Georgetown, and Louisville. New positions post regularly as employers across Kentucky hire.
Which Kentucky cities have the most psychiatric social worker jobs?
Lexington, Georgetown, and Louisville have the most psychiatric social worker openings in Kentucky right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire psychiatric social workers in Kentucky?
Employers hiring psychiatric social workers in Kentucky include LifeStance Health, New Vista, and Deaconess Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote psychiatric social worker jobs in Kentucky?
Yes. About 18% of psychiatric social worker openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Kentucky metros.
How do I apply for psychiatric social worker jobs in Kentucky?
You can apply to psychiatric social worker jobs in Kentucky directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Kentucky location, then apply to each one that fits.
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