LCSW Associate - Fee For Service
Listed compensation
$56k
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · hybrid
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Thriveworks is currently seeking provisionally licensed individuals pursuing North Carolina Licensure as a LCSW in Cornelius, NC to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions.
At Thriveworks, we’re not just growing a practice—we’re building a movement to transform mental health care. Founded and led by clinicians, we understand what it takes to support our team so they can focus on what they do best: delivering exceptional care.
Who We Are
Thriveworks is a trusted mental health provider with 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model. We serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and those numbers are growing. As a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization, we offer the tools, support, and community you need to build a fulfilling, long-term career.
What We’re Looking For
We’re hiring provisionally licensed clinicians in North Carolina who are ready to make a difference and grow with us. We’re especially interested in:
Full-time availability (30 hours/week – 25+ client visits with 5 hours administrative time including supervisory meetings).
- Behavioral health generalists (open to seeing couples/children, with our support)
- Clinicians who value autonomy and also enjoy being part of a team
- Strong character matters — we value integrity, openness, and a commitment to quality care
Must reside within 45 minutes of the office location. Ability to work in the office for the probationary period and then work a hybrid model (50% in office and 50% remote).
Flexibility in your work schedule
Qualifications
- Must live and be seeking licensure in the state where services are provided
- A graduate of an approved 60-credit hour program
- Approved by the board as a LCSWA
- Graduate or Post-graduate work experience in a counseling setting treating depression and anxiety is required
Graduate or Post-graduate work experience independently conducting intakes and diagnosing (preferred) according to the current DSM-5 under a licensed supervisor.
Compensation
- Up to $55,500 based on licensure type/level, session volume, and bonus opportunities.
- What We Provide
- We do the heavy lifting so you can focus on care. As a W2 employee, you’ll receive:
- Guaranteed, bi-weekly pay (no need to wait on reimbursement)
- FREE group and individual clinical supervision provided
- Paid orientation and annual pay increases
- PTO and flexible scheduling (7am–10pm, 7 days/week)
- No-show protection and caseload build within 90 days of credentialing
- Credentialing, billing, scheduling, and marketing support
- Health, dental, life, liability, and disability insurance options
- 401k with 3% employer match
- CEU reimbursement and free in-house training
- Opportunities for paid resident supervisory roles
- A vibrant clinical community—online and in person
- Monthly peer consultations and professional development
- A clear path for career growth and internal promotion
- A Place to Belong and Thrive
Thriveworks is a certified Great Place to Work and a community built on inclusion, growth, and support. Whether you’re seeking mentorship, advancement, or a place where your impact matters, you’ll find it here. 93% of our team reports feeling included, and 87% say their work has purpose—and we think that says a lot.
Ready to Join Us?
Apply today to become part of a team that’s changing mental health care for clients and clinicians alike.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face mental health sessions for clients. Conduct intakes, diagnose conditions according to the DSM-5, and participate in clinical supervision and peer consultations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LCSW Associate - Fee For Service at Thriveworks a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Social Worker Career Context
Thriveworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 494 active listings.
Of the 40 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 35% have no call, 75% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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