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Harbor Behavioral Health
Lexington, Kentucky · Hybrid

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Hybrid, Kentucky

Social WorkerFull-Time

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Job Description

About Harbor Behavioral Health Harbor Behavioral Health

HBH is a community-based behavioral health organization rooted in Lexington, Kentucky, with a growing presence in Hopkinsville. We provide structured, team-based services to adults with serious mental health needs, with a focus on building independence, stability, and meaningful community connection.

Our Therapeutic Rehabilitation Program TRP pairs licensed clinical staff with Peer Support Specialists in a collaborative, recovery-focused model. We're committed to a supportive, growthoriented environment — for our clients and our team alike.

The Opportunity We're growing, and we're looking for a licensed clinician to grow with us. This is a flexible role that will take shape around our program needs and the strengths you bring.

If you're a self-directed LCSW who enjoys building something new and uses modern tools to work smarter, we'd love to hear from you. Location & Schedule This is a hybrid position open to candidates throughout the region.

Expect a mix of remote work and on-site time at our Lexington and/or Hopkinsville locations, with travel depending on where you live.

  • Required
  • Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
  • Active, unrestricted Kentucky LCSW license, maintained in good standing throughout employment

Currently credentialed with Kentucky Medicaid and its managed care organizations (MCOs), or able to complete credentialing before your start date

Comfortable using AI tools at an intermediate to proficient level in your daily work (e. g., drafting, organizing, summarizing, and streamlining workflows)

  • Strong clinical judgment, assessment, and documentation skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
  • Preferred Experience working with adults with serious mental illness

Familiarity with Kentucky Medicaid Documentation Standards

  • All experience levels are welcome — newly licensed LCSWs are encouraged to apply.
  • Employment is contingent on successful completion of all HBH pre-employment requirements, including background, registry, and federal exclusion checks; drug and health screenings; license and education verification; and reference checks.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Employer-sponsored health insurance
  • Optional dental and vision coverage
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Room to grow and help shape a role that's still taking form

Key Responsibilities

Provide structured, team-based behavioral health services to adults with serious mental health needs. Collaborate with Peer Support Specialists to build independence and stability for clients within a recovery-focused model.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and an active, unrestricted Kentucky LCSW license. Candidates must be comfortable using AI tools and possess strong clinical judgment and documentation skills.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionRecovery-focused careCase managementMental health assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Hybrid, Kentucky at Harbor Behavioral Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Harbor Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Lexington, Kentucky
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employer-sponsored health insurance
Optional dental and vision coverage
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Ongoing professional development opportunities