Clinical Social Worker

Harbor Behavioral Health•Hopkinsville, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker (CSW) operates within a Therapeutic Rehabilitation Program (TRP), a structured, group-based level of care serving individuals with significant mental health and substance use needs. The program utilizes a peer-led model where Peer Support Specialists facilitate most group services. The CSW plays a key role in intake and assessment, provides clinical oversight, supports documentation, and assists with treatment planning in a collaborative team setting. This role is designed for clinicians early in their careers seeking to develop skills in assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and team-based care, with structured supervision, mentorship, and ongoing support provided.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
Active CSW license required
Strong communication and teamwork skills required
Ability to work in a structured, fast-paced environment
Openness to supervision, feedback, and continued growth
Strong clinical documentation skills, including the ability to produce detailed, accurate, and audit-ready documentation
Ability to collaborate effectively with peer staff
Ability to work independently while recognizing when to seek clinical guidance or escalate concerns
Strong sense of accountability, reliability, and follow-through
Ability to engage clients with empathy, professionalism, and appropriate boundaries
Interest in behavioral, skills-based interventions
Ability to function as part of a team while contributing to overall program operations
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance are required for occasional travel.

Nice To Haves

Recent graduates strongly encouraged to apply
Graduate-level practicum or internship experience acceptable

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive intake assessments, including psychosocial assessment, clinical interview, and diagnostic impression.
Review and incorporate relevant medical and behavioral health records into assessment and treatment planning.
Administer and document clinical outcome tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, and other required measures).
Conduct and document risk assessments, including suicide risk and safety considerations.
Complete functional assessments to evaluate level of impairment and support medical necessity.
Synthesize assessment data to support level of care determinations and admission decisions.
Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans that meet medical necessity and payer requirements.
Participate in and support reauthorization processes, including development of clinical summaries that justify continued need for TRP level of care.
Provide clinical oversight and guidance to Peer Support Specialists, including timely daily review and co-signature of documentation.
Provide feedback to Peer Support Specialists to strengthen documentation quality and clinical relevance.
Support peers in translating group interactions into clinically meaningful observations and treatment plan linkage.
Support a peer-led group model, with the ability to step in and facilitate groups as needed based on staffing or program needs.
Contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of group programming and curriculum in collaboration with the treatment team.
Maintain an active presence in the program milieu, including observing client behavior, interacting with clients throughout the day (including during breaks and meals), and supporting overall program functioning.
Provide ongoing clinical touchpoints with clients outside of the intake process, including as-needed individual support, and complete associated documentation.
Respond to clinical emergencies in accordance with Harbor Behavioral Health policies and procedures, including timely and appropriate documentation of events and interventions.
Collaborate with family members, state guardians, providers, prescribers, and residential staff as appropriate, and document coordination of care activities.
Communicate relevant clinical observations to support treatment planning and care coordination.
Monitor client engagement, participation, and functional progress within a structured group environment.
Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive documentation in the EMR.
Complete documentation that reflects services provided and supports medical necessity and payer requirements.
Complete documentation within required timeframes to support billing and compliance.
Participate in treatment team meetings and clinical supervision.
Lead or support treatment team meetings as needed, including in the absence of the Clinical Director.
Participate in discharge and step-down planning, including coordination of appropriate levels of care.
Work in accordance with Kentucky state regulations and TRP program requirements, including documentation standards and clinical oversight expectations.
Manage a caseload and workflow that includes ongoing intakes, documentation, and participation in program operations.
Serve as a mandated reporter under Kentucky law, including reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, adults, or vulnerable populations in accordance with state requirements and HBH policy.
Maintain client confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 (where applicable), and HBH privacy and security policies governing the use, disclosure, and safeguarding of protected health information.
Adhere to professional ethics and scope of practice standards consistent with CSW licensure and applicable Kentucky regulations.
Complete all required compliance, safety, and program-specific trainings within established timeframes.
Perform other duties as assigned.