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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in master social worker (lmsw) | ranked against 237 Master Social Worker (LMSW) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $78k (middle half $70k–$85k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 54% remote · 36% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Hamilton Behavioral | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index4 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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