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Hamilton Behavioral
Texas · Remote OK

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

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Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and self-motivated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join our team as a fully remote 1099 independent contractor. In this flexible role, you will provide high-quality teletherapy and psychosocial support to clients based in Texas, allowing you to build your own schedule and manage your caseload autonomously.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans via telehealth.
  • Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management as needed.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and compliant clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Work collaboratively with an LCSW clinical supervisor as required by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE).

Requirements

  • Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Active, unrestricted LMSW license in the state of Texas.
  • Technical: Reliable high-speed internet, a private workspace for HIPAA-compliant sessions, and your own computer/equipment.
  • Supervision: Must have or be willing to secure an active LCSW supervisor (if accruing clinical hours).
  • Skills: Strong ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly in a remote environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case ManagementCounselingCrisis InterventionPatient AssessmentTreatment Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) at Hamilton Behavioral a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Master Social Worker (LMSW) — ranked against 237 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

Hamilton Behavioral holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 4 active listings.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 36% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in master social worker (lmsw)ranked against 237 Master Social Worker (LMSW) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSocial Work median $78k (middle half $70k–$85k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 54% remote · 36% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Hamilton Behavioralsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index4 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (237 Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Social Worker Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 27 employers
11
<$85k
5
$85k-105k
6
$105k-125k
13
$125k-145k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
32%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

LCSW Clinician

Crestwood Behavioral Health · San Jose, California

$65-$73.16/hr
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Full Time, Day)

NorthBay Health · Fairfield, California

$58.21-$70.76/hr
#3

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

$123k-$141k
#4

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

$123k-$141k
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 237 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Hamilton Behavioral

Mental Health Care
Elmwood Park, New Jersey
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Fully remote
1099 independent contractor