Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Hopkinsville

Position Details

Location: Hopkinsville, KY (primarily on-site) Reports to: Clinical Director Employment type: Full-time, W-2 employee, benefits-eligible FLSA classification: Exempt – Professional Schedule This is primarily an on-site, weekday role in Hopkinsville, with a two-week rotating pattern: Week one: approximately three on-site weekdays, plus remote clinical coverage over the weekend Week two: five on-site weekdays Every other weekend, you'll provide remote clinical supervisor coverage — reviewing and signing clinical documentation and being available for consultation as needed. Some flexibility is required to meet program and client needs. What You'll Do Provide independent clinical oversight of TRP services delivered alongside Peer Support Specialists, including timely review and signature of clinical documentation Develop and maintain individualized, medically necessary treatment plans that support client recovery Complete comprehensive intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, diagnostic formulations, and required outcome measures (PHQ-9, GAD-7, WHODAS, LOCUS, and others) Conduct suicide risk, safety, and functional assessments, and synthesize findings into admission and level-of-care recommendations Coach and support Peer Support Specialists to strengthen their documentation and clinical observation skills Respond to psychiatric crises and behavioral escalation with timely assessment, intervention, and coordination of care Participate in treatment team meetings, reassessments, discharge planning, and continued-stay reviews Collaborate with families, guardians, hospitals, personal care homes, and referral sources to support continuity of care Partner with our billing and prior authorization teams so that documentation and diagnoses support clean claims, authorizations, and appeals Maintain timely, accurate, audit-ready documentation in the electronic medical record Employment is contingent on successful completion of all HBH pre-employment requirements, including background and registry checks, federal exclusion checks, drug screening, health screenings, license and education verification, and reference checks. Required Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program Active, unrestricted Kentucky LCSW license, maintained in good standing throughout employment Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing and enrollment with Kentucky Medicaid and all contracted managed care organizations Strong clinical judgment, assessment, and treatment-planning skills, with the ability to exercise independent clinical judgment within your scope of licensure Strong documentation skills, including detailed, timely, audit-ready notes that support medical necessity Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team and to provide constructive clinical guidance to Peer Support Specialists Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance (occasional travel between HBH sites and to community partners) Preferred Two or more years of post-licensure clinical experience in behavioral health, community mental health, or psychiatric rehabilitation Experience with Kentucky Medicaid, managed care organizations, and medical necessity documentation Experience in Therapeutic Rehabilitation Programs (TRP), Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), or similar community-based settings Experience working with adults with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and complex psychosocial needs Working knowledge of trauma-informed care, recovery principles, and evidence-based mental health treatment 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 as our Hopkinsville program takes shape