Location & Practice Overview

This role is listed with a Dallas, Texas base but operates entirely through telehealth. Clinicians deliver care from a private home office or other suitable virtual space while functioning as independent practitioners supported by Headway’s platform infrastructure.

Practice Model Independent private practice powered by a national behavioral health platform
Care Setting Fully virtual outpatient therapy
Geographic Context Dallas, TX listing with no on-site requirement; multi-state work possible with additional licenses
Department Focus Behavioral health / private practice support

Responsibilities

  • Deliver individual therapy, clinical assessment, and treatment planning for clients matched through the platform.
  • Complete session documentation using integrated templates and submit clinical notes within required timeframes.
  • Coordinate care with other providers when clinically indicated while keeping the primary focus on direct client sessions.
  • Maintain ethical standards, professional boundaries, and clinical independence in a fully virtual environment.
  • Set and manage personal schedule and caseload volume according to preferred capacity.

Platform tools support eligibility verification, secure messaging, and documentation so administrative tasks remain secondary to clinical work.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold full independent clinical licensure. Prior private-practice experience is helpful but not required.

Education
Master’s degree or higher in Social Work from an accredited program
License
Active LCSW, LICSW, or equivalent independent clinical social work license (state-specific acceptance)
Experience
Fully licensed clinicians; private-practice background preferred but not mandatory
Additional Credentials
Valid NPI number and active malpractice insurance coverage
Board Certification
Not required; full clinical licensure is the primary standard

Compensation & Benefits

Earnings are based on the rates Headway negotiates with insurance plans. Providers receive bi-weekly payments for completed and approved claims. There are no platform subscription or membership fees.

  • Hourly earnings up to $112 depending on payer contracts and services billed in licensed states
  • Bi-weekly direct payments once claims are processed
  • Support for Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans where available
  • Ability to combine insurance clients with any existing private-pay caseload

Schedule & Work Environment

Scheduling Model Fully self-determined; clinicians control availability and caseload size
Work Setting Home office or other private space meeting professional telehealth standards
Flexibility Part-time or full-time volume according to personal preference
Physical Presence No clinic or office site required; care delivered exclusively via telehealth

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Clinicians see individuals seeking outpatient mental health services covered by commercial, Medicare Advantage, or Medicaid plans. Higher-acuity needs are typically referred to more appropriate levels of care.

Primary Population Adults and adolescents
Common Presenting Concerns Anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and other standard outpatient conditions
Care Setting Fully virtual outpatient therapy
Case Complexity Standard outpatient behavioral health
Volume Control Self-determined by clinician availability and capacity

About Headway

Headway is a technology-enabled behavioral health organization founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York. It operates a national network connecting licensed therapists, clinical social workers, and other mental health providers with clients who have insurance coverage. The platform handles credentialing, claims submission, documentation tools, and client matching so independent clinicians can accept a wider range of insurance plans while retaining full clinical autonomy and schedule control. Headway supports tens of thousands of clinicians across all 50 states and facilitates hundreds of thousands of appointments each month.

Organization Type Behavioral health technology platform / provider network
Founded 2019
Service Area Nationwide (all 50 states)
Approximate Size 500–1,000 employees
Clinical Model Asset-light network with no owned clinical sites

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an existing private practice to join Headway?
No. The platform is designed for clinicians launching a practice as well as those who already see clients and want to begin accepting insurance.
How long does insurance credentialing usually take?
Many providers can begin seeing covered clients in as little as 30 days after a complete application is submitted, though timelines vary by state and payer.
Is there a monthly or membership fee for providers?
No. Headway generates revenue through its insurance relationships and does not charge clinicians a platform or membership fee.
Can I practice in multiple states on the platform?
Yes, provided you hold active independent licenses in those states. Multi-state credentialing support is available at no cost to the provider.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Remote) in Dallas, TX

This remote Licensed Clinical Social Worker role offers fully licensed clinicians the chance to build or expand an independent practice while accepting insurance clients. Headway supplies credentialing, billing, documentation templates, and eligibility tools so therapists can concentrate on direct care. Work is delivered exclusively through telehealth from a private space, with complete control over schedule and caseload size. The model suits both new practice builders and experienced LCSWs who want to add covered clients without joining a traditional agency or hospital system. Clinical autonomy remains with the provider while the platform manages administrative infrastructure across commercial and public insurance plans.

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