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Lexington, United States

Certified Social Worker - CSW

Harbor Behavioral Health · Lexington · United States

Social Worker

Posted: 10/9/2026 · Last checked: 10/11/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Harbor Behavioral Health's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

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, growth-oriented environment — for our clients and our team alike.

The Opportunity

We're growing, and we're looking for Certified Social Workers 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 CSW who enjoys building something new and uses modern tools to work smarter, we'd love to hear from you.

Location & Schedule

This is an on-site position based at our Lexington location.

Requirements

Required

  • Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
  • Active Kentucky Certified Social Worker (CSW) 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 — recent MSW graduates 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.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • 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

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