--- title: "Social Worker Jobs in Lexington, KY | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/social-worker/locations/lexington-ky" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T05:20:12.150Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/social-worker/locations/lexington-ky" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/social-worker/locations/lexington-ky/data.json"] --- Social Worker market brief · Lexington, KY # Social Worker Jobs in Lexington, KY 10 social worker openings are live in the Lexington, KY area from 7 employers, led by LifeStance, UnitedHealth Group, and University of Kentucky. 20% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Nov 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Lexington%2C+KY)[Browse all Social Worker markets](/jobs/social-worker) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 10 : Live social worker openings currently tracked in the Lexington market. **Companies hiring** : 7 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Entry-level1 jobs Senior1 jobs Level coverage is 20%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 10 Hiring employers 7 Salary coverage 90% Median experience 3.0 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live social worker listings in Lexington - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Lexington%2C+KY)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare social worker opportunities in Lexington, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 10 live roles tracked in this market. - 7 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Lexington%2C+KY)[Compare other markets](/jobs/social-worker) ## A practical market plan for Social Worker in Lexington Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 10 social worker openings across 7 employers establish the current Lexington opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers LifeStance is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 10 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Lexington market view into active employers and representative social worker openings Employer activity · 7 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![LifeStance logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Flifestance.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Flifestance-sage11%2Fpublic%2Fbuild%2Fassets%2Fapple-icon-180x180-Co5-cuID.png&sig=S0fV3R3Gg_Nj5hNt7cgd1GJgVKWL__7IKVzUQndXyOw) LifeStanceEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/lifestance)[![UnitedHealth Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unitedhealthgroup.com%2Fapps%2Fuhg%2Fclientlibs%2Fresources%2Fimages%2Fuhg-logo.png) UnitedHealth GroupStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/unitedhealth)[![University of Kentucky logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.uky.edu.ico) University of KentuckyStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/university-of-kentucky)[![Backpack Healthcare logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F69e3468d53775d6def2d8d26%2F6a468149651571f4f1f9fd02_Backpack%2520Healthcare.png&sig=N2w7gKbvfCLgBJlm3pZxzUAkKi0LujRVQYS1bGEhvz0) Backpack HealthcareTop of market1Open roles](/company/backpack-healthcare)[![Fayette County Public Schools logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.finalsite.net%2Fimages%2Fv1683405478%2Ffcpsnet%2Ft7cbm9mscnfno7cfe4ty%2FaaaDistrictCrestFAVICON.ico) Fayette County Public SchoolsStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/fayette-county-public-schools)[![Gotham Enterprises Ltd logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gothamenterprisesltd.com%2Fassets%2Fimg%2Ffull_logo_dark.svg) Gotham Enterprises LtdEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/gotham-enterprises-ltd) Saint Joseph Hospital - LexingtonEmployer profile1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 10 of 10 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Live roleLifeStanceLexington, Kentucky$85,000Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/licensed-clinical-social-worker-lcsw-at-lifestance-772ef5be-c4b4-5d98-8c3d-0073a1964f40)[Community Paramedicine Social WorkerLive roleSaint Joseph Hospital - LexingtonLexington, KentuckyPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/community-paramedicine-social-worker-at-saint-joseph-hospital-1eca1b96-4da9-5993-88e0-e9ed074bf3ea)[Leestown Middle School Guidance Specialist - HS/MS (Social Worker) 1.0 FTELive roleFayette County Public SchoolsLexington, Kentucky$55,939Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/leestown-middle-school-guidance-specialist-hs-ms-social-worker-1-0-ead3324d-cb20-55da-81b4-5a34953e86e8)[Social Worker Principal/UKHCEntry-levelUniversity of KentuckyLexington, Kentucky$67,516Posted Oct 24, 2026](/job/social-worker-principal-ukhc-at-university-of-kentucky-789b2c81-8276-5cdf-860b-62c2fe994284)[Social Worker Senior/Inpatient/UKHCSeniorUniversity of KentuckyLexington, Kentucky$56,264](/job/social-worker-senior-inpatient-ukhc-at-university-of-kentucky-7b439fdf-828d-5ec2-9e0b-29c1740b9d9a)[Licensed Clinical Social WorkerLive roleBackpack HealthcareLexington, Kentucky$104,000Posted Oct 20, 2026](/job/licensed-clinical-social-worker-at-backpack-healthcare-933cf998-879c-555a-9969-78c5de069127)[Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Live roleLifeStanceFrankfort, Kentucky$85,000Posted Oct 12, 2026](/job/licensed-clinical-social-worker-lcsw-at-lifestance-191d967b-9c91-5575-99b9-fd48bdaaa2bd)[Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Live roleGotham Enterprises LtdFrankfort, Kentucky$115,000Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/licensed-clinical-social-worker-lcsw-at-gotham-enterprises-ltd-22a204f7-5cd5-5aed-b9c0-07f399ceb3f1) #### More social worker openings in Lexington - [Licensed Social Worker PRN · UnitedHealth Group](/job/licensed-social-worker-prn-at-unitedhealth-group-e7dbe51b-d285-5683-92b7-0da3ee4c02d7) - [Social Worker PRN · UnitedHealth Group](/job/social-worker-prn-at-unitedhealth-group-8de1bedb-f828-50ea-8a5e-9c46a698e6d5) [Explore all 10 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Lexington%2C+KY) ## Social Worker jobs in Lexington: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many social worker jobs are open in Lexington? Metaintro tracks 10 live social worker openings from 7 employers in the Lexington, KY area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for social worker jobs in Lexington? LifeStance, UnitedHealth Group, University of Kentucky, and Backpack Healthcare have the most open social worker roles here right now, out of 7 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Social Worker demand around Lexington. [Louisville, KY](/jobs/social-worker/locations/louisville-ky)[Cincinnati, OH](/jobs/social-worker/locations/cincinnati-oh)[Dayton, OH](/jobs/social-worker/locations/dayton-oh)[Knoxville, TN](/jobs/social-worker/locations/knoxville-tn)[Indianapolis, IN](/jobs/social-worker/locations/indianapolis-in)[Columbus, OH](/jobs/social-worker/locations/columbus-oh) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Lexington market. 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