Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Remote

# Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Remote ## Position Overview Expand your reach and impact as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) through Mentalzon! Our platform provides the tools and client connections you need to build a thriving remote private practice focused on providing high-quality psychotherapy. If you're passionate about leveraging your clinical skills within a flexible, independent framework, and connecting directly with clients seeking support, join our growing community of dedicated mental health professionals. Mentalzon empowers you to design a work-life balance that fits your needs, letting you focus on delivering exceptional care without the overhead of traditional practice management. --- ## Key Responsibilities -

Online Psychotherapy:

Provide individual, couples, or family therapy and counseling services to clients via secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing (aligned with your license scope and clinical expertise). -

Clinical Assessment & Documentation:

Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments and maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records in accordance with HIPAA, state regulations, and professional standards. -

Ethical & Legal Compliance:

Uphold the highest standards of ethical practice as outlined in the NASW Code of Ethics, along with all applicable state licensing board regulations and federal laws (including HIPAA). -

Client Engagement:

Manage client communications effectively, including scheduling, responding to inquiries, and clearly outlining your therapeutic approach, fees, and practice policies. -

Direct Fee Management:

Determine your own session rates and manage billing and payment processes directly with your clients. --- ## Requirements -

Education:

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program. -

Licensure:

Must possess a current, active, and unrestricted clinical license to practice social work independently (e.g., LCSW, LICSW, LISW-CP) in at least one US state. You are responsible for understanding and adhering to all telehealth laws and regulations for any state in which you provide services. -

Experience:

Proven post-licensure experience providing clinical assessment, diagnosis (as appropriate within scope), and psychotherapy to diverse populations. -

Telehealth Proficiency:

Competency in using HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms for secure video sessions. Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Practice Management software is strongly preferred. -

Ethical & Regulatory Knowledge:

Comprehensive understanding of HIPAA, state-specific laws governing clinical social work practice and telehealth, and the NASW Code of Ethics. -

Professional Liability Insurance:

Must maintain active professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage. -

Skills:

- Strong clinical assessment, intervention, and therapeutic relationship skills - Excellent verbal and written communication abilities - Demonstrated cultural competence and high levels of empathy - Effective organizational skills, reliability, and professionalism - Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to best practices --- ## Conditions of Collaboration -

Status:

Independent Contractor (1099) -

Unmatched Flexibility:

Choose your own hours – full-time or part-time. Work as little or as much as fits your lifestyle (e.g., 3-20+ hours/week). -

Complete Autonomy:

You control your schedule, client load, and service offerings. -

Remote Work:

Provide services from any suitable location within the United States where you are licensed to practice and have secure internet access. -

Set Your Rates:

Establish your own competitive fees based on your experience and specialty. -

Direct Client Payment:

Receive payments directly from clients. Mentalzon does not interfere with or take commissions from your session fees. -

Client Referrals:

Gain visibility and connect with potential clients actively seeking therapy through the Mentalzon platform. -

Platform Support:

Benefit from Mentalzon's marketing efforts and receive technical assistance for optimizing your profile and using the platform. -

Build Your Reputation:

Utilize the platform's review system to gather client feedback and enhance your professional profile. --- ## How to Join Mentalzon 1.

Register Online:

Create your professional profile on Mentalzon, detailing your MSW education, clinical license(s), experience, areas of expertise, and therapeutic modalities. 2.

Verify Credentials:

Upload necessary documentation for verification, including proof of your MSW degree and active clinical social work license(s). 3.

Profile Approval:

Our team will review your submission for verification. 4.

Customize Your Practice:

Set your working availability, preferred client communication methods, and session rates. 5. **Start Connecting Apply tot his job Apply To this Job