Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service

Thriveworks Clinical - California, P.C.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Student loan repayment assistance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Thriveworks is seeking licensed clinicians in Irvine, California to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions. The role offers a ramp stipend for clinicians with 30+ hours available per week and access to a comprehensive benefits package.

Eligible clinicians include LCSWs who can handle a behavioral health caseload, including couples and children, and enjoy working with modern clinical technology such as telehealth and EHR tools.

Qualifications

• Independent licensed clinician based in California (LCSW).
• Willingness to provide a mix of telehealth and in-person sessions.
• Ability to treat a variety of clients, including couples and children.
• Demonstrated commitment to measurable client progress and high-quality care.
• Comfort working with telehealth technology and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to clients across Irvine with telehealth and on-site sessions.
• Maintain flexible scheduling to offer a minimum of 25 sessions and 30 hours of availability weekly.
• Collaborate with clinical team and participate in supervision and training as needed.

Job description

About the job

Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide a mix of telehealth and face‑to‑face sessions in Irvine, California. This role is eligible for a competitive ramp stipend for clinicians offering 30+ hours of availability per week.

Thriveworks is a mental health care company founded by clinicians in 2008 and still led by them today. With 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model, we serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and we’re growing. In addition to working directly with clients, we partner with health systems and primary care providers because we believe mental health is inseparable from physical health. As a clinician‑led organization, we’re built to support the people who do this work with the tools, community, and stability you need to build a career that lasts.

About the Role

We’re hiring licensed clinicians to provide compassionate, evidence‑based care to our more than 175,000 clients across the country.

• Independently licensed and living in California — LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
• Consistently available to clients for a minimum of 25 sessions with 30 hours of availability weekly
• A behavioral health generalist who is open to treating a variety of clients, including couples and children
• Invested in helping your clients achieve measurable progress
• Confident working with modern clinical technology, including telehealth and EHR tools
• A good teammate — we’re building a clinical community and value positive contributors

Compensation

Up to $115,400 based on licensure type, session volume, and bonus opportunities. Full‑time clinicians are eligible for health insurance, student loan repayment assistance, paid time off, and other employer‑sponsored benefits.

How We Support You

We handle the administrative work so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional care. That means credentialing, billing, scheduling, and marketing support taken care of for you, plus paid orientation and training to get you started. You’ll build a full caseload within 90 days of credentialing, with flexible scheduling available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.

Benefits

As a W2 employee, you’ll be eligible to receive:

• Guaranteed bi‑weekly pay for completed sessions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off
• Short‑and long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• CEU reimbursement and free in‑house training
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Opportunities for paid clinical supervisor roles in select states

Our Community

Being a clinician can feel isolating, especially in a telehealth world. We’re built to make sure it doesn’t. You’ll have access to live clinical support, monthly case consultations, and a vibrant online and in‑person community of more than 2,700 licensed providers. All clinical leadership is promoted from within, so the people supporting you have been exactly where you are.

Job Scams Warning

With Job scams becoming more and more frequent, here's how to know you're speaking with a real member of our team: Our recruiters and other team members will only email you from [e-mail] or an @thriveworks.com email address. Our recruiters and other team members may also contact you via text or phone to schedule an interview. A google meets interview invitation will be sent via email and will only come from an @thriveworks.com email address. Our interviews will take place over Google‑Meet (not Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or any other platform). We will never ask you to purchase or send us equipment. If you see a scam related to Thriveworks, please report it to [e-mail]. You can contact [e-mail] with any questions or concerns.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Thriveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our people are our most valuable assets. We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We encourage and welcome diverse candidates to apply for any position you are qualified for to bring your unique perspective to our team. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, either now or in the future.

Career Path

Begin a career at Thriveworks! We work to create a supportive, enjoyable environment that therapists, counselors, psychologists, clinical supervisors, and clinicians seeking supervision for licensure never want to leave. As a result, our clinical team members build long‑standing careers at Thriveworks and lasting relationships with clients.