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Thriveworks
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Hybrid

Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service

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Listed compensation

Up to $100,300

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinical Social Workers to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions in Pittsburgh, PA. This role is eligible for a competitive ramp stipend for clinicians offering 30+ hours of availability per week.

About the job Thriveworks is a mental health care company founded by clinicians in 2008 and still led by them today. With 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model, we serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and we're growing.

In addition to working directly with clients, we partner with health systems and primary care providers because we believe mental health is inseparable from physical health.

As a clinician-led organization, we're built to support the people who do this work with the tools, community, and stability you need to build a career that lasts.

About the Role We’re hiring licensed clinicians to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to our more than 175,000 clients across the country. You may be a good fit for this role if you’re: Independently licensed and living in Pennsylvania— LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Consistently available to clients for a minimum of 25 sessions with 30 hours of availability weekly A behavioral health generalist who is open to treating a variety of clients, including couples and children Invested in helping your clients achieve measurable progress Confident working with modern clinical technology, including telehealth and EHR tools A good teammate — we’re building a clinical community and value positive contributors

Compensation

Up to $100,300 based on licensure type, session volume, and bonus opportunities. Full-time clinicians are eligible for health insurance, student loan repayment assistance, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored benefits.

How We Support You We handle the administrative work so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional care. That means credentialing, billing, scheduling, and marketing support taken care of for you, plus paid orientation and training to get you started.

You'll build a full caseload within 90 days of credentialing, with flexible scheduling available seven days a week from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. ET.

Benefits As a W2 employee, you'll be eligible to receive: Guaranteed bi-weekly pay for completed sessions Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with employer matching Paid time off Short- and long-term disability insurance Company-paid life and AD&D insurance CEU reimbursement and free in-house training Student loan repayment assistance Opportunities for paid clinical supervisor roles in select states Our Community Being a clinician can feel isolating, especially in a telehealth world.

We're built to make sure it doesn't. You'll have access to live clinical support, monthly case consultations, and a vibrant online and in-person community of more than 2,700 licensed providers. All clinical leadership is promoted from within, so the people supporting you have been exactly where you are.

Ready to Join Us? Apply today to become part of a team that’s changing mental health care for clients and clinicians alike. Interested in joining Team Thriveworks? We're thrilled to meet you!

With Job scams becoming more and more frequent, here's how to know you're speaking with a real member of our team: Our recruiters and other team members will only email you from thriveworks@myworkday.com or an @thriveworks.com email address.

Our recruiters and other team members may also contact you via text or phone to schedule an interview. A google meets interview invitation will be sent via email and will only come from an @thriveworks.com email address. Our interviews will take place over Google Meet (not Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or any other platform).

We will never ask you to purchase or send us equipment. If you see a scam related to Thriveworks, please report it to infosec@thriveworks.com. You can contact employment@thriveworks.com with any questions or concerns. 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. By clicking Apply, you acknowledge that Thriveworks may contact you regarding your application. Begin a career at Thriveworks!

We work to create a supportive, enjoyable environment that therapists, counselors, psychologists, clinical supervisors, and clinicians seeking supervision for licensure never want to leave. As a result, our clinical team members build long-standing careers at Thriveworks and lasting relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to a diverse client base through both telehealth and in-person sessions. Collaborate with health systems and primary care providers to integrate mental and physical health care.

Requirements

Must be an independently licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) residing in Pennsylvania. Requires availability for at least 30 hours per week and the ability to treat a variety of clients including children and couples.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Couples TherapyChild TherapyCase Consultation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service at Thriveworks a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Social Work — ranked against 6,344 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

Thriveworks ranks #2 of 11 employers hiring contract/1099 Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 524 active listings.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 20% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 10% in social workranked against 6,344 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Pennsylvania185 active6,335 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 68% remote · 20% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentPennsylvania social worker listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment209 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,543 in the last 30 days1,350 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Thriveworkssilver tier, 75/100 · #2 of 11 for payTop Employers work-life index524 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,344 Social Work listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Social Work listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,344 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Thriveworks

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
CEU Reimbursement
Disability Insurance