Certified Social Worker (CSW) - Group Therapist, Part-Time Weekends, Lexington

Harbor Behavioral Health • Lexington, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Harbor Behavioral Health is hiring part-time Certified Social Workers for its Lexington Therapeutic Rehabilitation Program, primarily to work weekend shifts. The program serves adults with serious mental health needs through a structured, team-based, recovery-focused model that pairs licensed clinical staff with Peer Support Specialists.

Each shift begins with a morning team meeting. The therapist leads the day's group and completes documentation the same day; a Peer Support Specialist usually works alongside the therapist and starts the notes, which are co-signed by an LCSW. Over time, and under supervision, the therapist takes on assessments and treatment plans for clients in their groups. Required Board supervision is provided by an LCSW at no cost and during paid hours. There is no on-call duty or productivity quota.

The role is on site in Lexington, with shifts mostly on Saturdays and Sundays and occasional weekday fill-in shifts when a full-time clinician is absent or an additional group is added. Shifts are set in writing before each month begins, and the organization asks before adding a shift. Optional coverage at the Hopkinsville program pays $50 per hour, including drive time, plus mileage and lodging; overnight trips are not required.

The starting rate is $35 per hour, increasing to $37.50 after six months and $40 after 18 months. The same rate applies on weekdays and weekends. A $3,000 bonus is paid in two installments: $1,500 after the 10th shift and $1,500 after the 30th shift, with no repayment required. Harbor also pays for the LCSW exam and Kentucky licensing fees when the employee sits for the exam.

Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including background, registry, and federal exclusion checks; drug and health screenings; license and education verification; and reference checks. Harbor emphasizes practicing its core values of responsibility, curiosity, candor, and agreements.

Requirements

• 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.
• Before starting, obtain Kentucky Board of Social Work approval of a supervision contract with a Board-approved LCSW.
• Use AI tools at an intermediate to proficient level in daily work, such as 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.
• Complete required pre-employment checks, screenings, and verification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adults with serious mental illness.
• Familiarity with Kentucky Medicaid documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Attend the morning team meeting at the start of each shift.
• Lead the day's therapeutic group.
• Complete notes on the same day; documentation is co-signed by an LCSW.
• Over time and under supervision, complete assessments and treatment plans for clients in assigned groups.
• Collaborate with Peer Support Specialists and the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Required LCSW supervision at no cost and during paid hours.
• No on-call duty or productivity quota.
• $3,000 bonus: $1,500 after the 10th shift and $1,500 after the 30th shift, with no repayment required.
• Payment for the LCSW exam and Kentucky licensing fees when the employee sits for the exam.
• Optional Hopkinsville coverage pays $50 per hour including drive time, plus mileage and a place to stay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level