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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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What they do
A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
$80,290 / year median in California
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Fully Remote or In-Person Flexible Schedule Pay & Flexibility Hourly Rate:
Up to $117.73 per hour.Predictable Income:
Guaranteed bi-weekly payments.Total Autonomy:
Set your own hours with full control over your availability.Work Your Way:
Practice via telehealth, in-person, or a hybrid model. Launch or Grow Your Private Practice — Stress-Free Headway is a free platform for Licensed Social Workers that simplifies taking insurance, leading to higher reimbursement rates and fast credentialing. Our free, all-in-one HIPAA-compliant EHR centralizes credentialing, scheduling, documentation, eligibility checks, and automated billing, reducing admin time. Whether you want full-time, part-time, or supplemental income , Headway supports secure virtual and in-person care for solo providers and group practices with guaranteed bi-weekly payments. Grow your practice with insured mental health clients. What Headway Handles forYou Free Credentialing:
Get credentialed in multiple states in as little as 30 days.Higher Reimbursement:
Access top-tier rates through our nationwide insurance network. All-in-One EHR (Free): Includes scheduling, documentation templates, secure messaging, and automated billing.Full Compliance:
Stay protected with built-in audit support and ongoing compliance resources.Broad Coverage:
Work with major plans, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.Provider Benefits Rapid Growth:
Most providers see their first clients within 2-4 weeks via inbound referrals.Free Continuing Education:
Access 150+ hours of complimentary CEUs via Headway Academy.Referral Bonuses:
Earn $350 for every licensed provider you refer to the platform.Dedicated Support:
Personalized practice partner and administrative back-office assistance.Requirements Licensure:
Fully licensed at the Master's level or above (LCSW, LICSW, or LCSCW)Credentials:
Valid NPI number and active malpractice insurance.Note:
Headway currently supports only fully licensed providers. If you are not yet fully licensed, you're welcome to reapply once you're fully licensed.Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance