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Thriveworks
Cornelius, North Carolina · Hybrid

LCSW Associate - Fee For Service

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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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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.

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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

Mental health counselingIntake assessmentDiagnosisAnxiety treatmentDepression treatmentCase managementDocumentationPatient care

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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About Thriveworks

Mental Health Care
Lynchburg, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Life Insurance
Liability Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k with 3% match
PTO
CEU reimbursement