Dependently Licensed Social Worker - Fee For Service

Transformcap; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health, dental, and vision

401(k) program with 3% employer match

Annual pay increases

Flexible scheduling

Monthly professional development

Job summary

Thriveworks Counseling in Cleveland, OH, seeks candidates for a LISW position with full-time availability. This fee-for-service role offers flexibility and a supportive team culture, with compensation ranging from $40,000 to $55,000. The role requires a graduate degree, board approval, and experience in counseling for depression and anxiety.

The company supports diverse candidates and provides clinical supervision, health benefits, and scheduling flexibility, established within the first weeks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved 60-credit hour program required.
• Must be a licensed Dependent Licensed Social Worker.
• Post-graduate work experience in counseling for depression and anxiety required.

Responsibilities

• Full-time availability for client visits and administrative tasks.
• Must work in the office during the probationary period.
• Flexibility in work schedule is needed.

Skills

Client assessment

Diagnosis according to DSM

Conducting intakes

Counseling for depression and anxiety

Education

60-credit hour program graduate

Licensed as a Dependent Licensed Social Worker

Job description

Thriveworks Counseling is seeking individuals pursuing Ohio State Licensure as a LISW in Cleveland, OH. Thriveworks is a clinician‑founder national private practice group with locations in 48 states. Our mission is to help people live happy, successful lives and we believe that client accessibility, integrity, and quality care are most important. We support our clinicians so they can do what they are trained to do and focus on one job and being great at it.

Qualifications

• A graduate of an approved 60‑credit hour program
• Approved by the board as a Dependent Licensed Social Worker
• Post‑graduate work experience in a counseling setting treating depression and anxiety required
• Post‑graduate work experience independently conducting intakes and diagnosing according to the current DSM under a licensed supervisor

What We Need

• Full‑time availability (30 hours/week – 25 client visits with 5 hours administrative time including supervisory meetings)
• Must reside within 45 minutes of the office location and be able to work in the office for the probationary period before transitioning to a hybrid model (50% in office, 50% remote)
• Flexibility in your work schedule

What We Give

• FREE group and individual clinical supervision
• A W2 employment model with guaranteed pay, paid orientation, no‑show protection, annual pay increases and additional bonus opportunities
• Scheduling flexibility – open 7 a.m.–10 p.m., seven days a week
• Full clinical caseload typically established within the first 30–45 days
• Benefits including group health, dental and vision, disability, life, liability insurance options, 401(k) program with 3% employer match, malpractice insurance and PTO
• Supportive team culture with monthly in‑house professional development, career advancement opportunities, autonomy, and access to case consultation groups
• No required on‑call
• Support team for scheduling, billing, client services, and customized marketing

Compensation

This is a Fee for Service position; earning potential is $40,000–$55,000 (could vary based on number of sessions and bonus opportunities). Your recruiter will discuss total compensation during the interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 to which they are qualified.