Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) – Remote
- Location: Vermont
- Work Setting: Remote / Telehealth
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Salary: $115,000–$120,000 per year
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Job Summary
We are hiring a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to provide remote therapy services to adults across Vermont. You'll work with clients facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and other mental health concerns. Your role will include understanding each client's needs, providing ongoing counseling, and helping them work toward their treatment goals. This is a full-time position with a consistent Monday through Friday schedule.
Responsibilities
- Hold confidential video appointments with adults receiving outpatient mental health treatment.
- Review psychiatric histories, current symptoms, and psychosocial factors to determine clinical needs.
- Apply established psychotherapy methods to help clients manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
- Set treatment priorities, assess client responses, and determine when changes in care are warranted.
- Maintain complete and timely records of clinical encounters in the electronic health record system.
- Assess potential risks, address safety concerns, and follow appropriate intervention protocols.
- Connect clients with psychiatric services, community programs, or other resources when indicated.
- Maintain professional standards consistent with Vermont LICSW licensing requirements and applicable privacy laws.
- Active Vermont LICSW license
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- Prior clinical therapy experience
- Comfortable working independently in a virtual environment
- 2 weeks PTO
- Health insurance coverage
- 401(k) with 3% employer contribution
Put your clinical experience to work in a remote setting. Apply today.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Vermont LICSW license and possess a Master's degree in Social Work. Prior clinical therapy experience and the ability to work independently in a virtual environment are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) at Gotham Enterprises a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,515 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Social Worker Career Context
Gotham Enterprises holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 644 active listings.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 44% have no call, 84% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.7 / 10 · top 25% in social work | ranked against 6,515 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $115k–$120k | Social Work median $75k (middle half $68k–$90k)92 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 58% remote · 44% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Gotham Enterprises | silver tier, 83/100 | Top Employers work-life index644 active listings |
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