📍 Location & Practice Overview
- Base location: San Francisco, CA (Virtual)
- Department: Behavioral Health / Outpatient Mental Health
- Practice type: Private Practice via Headway Platform
- Care setting: Telehealth / Virtual
- Patient population: Adults and adolescents seeking accessible mental health care
📋 Job Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality virtual psychotherapy and counseling services to clients via secure telehealth platform
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions for a wide range of mental health concerns
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the built-in EHR system
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers and participate in care coordination as needed
- Ensure compliance with all ethical, legal, and insurance requirements while accepting insured clients
✅ Requirements
Education
Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or higher from an accredited program
Board Certification
Active LCSW licensure (or equivalent LICSW/LCSW-C) in California
License
Current and unrestricted California LCSW license; valid NPI number required
Experience
Post-licensure clinical experience preferred; new LCSWs with strong telehealth readiness encouraged to apply
DEA
Not required for LCSW role
Additional
Active malpractice insurance; comfort with telehealth technology and virtual care delivery
⏱ Schedule & Work Environment
- Schedule: Flexible, self-determined hours to support private practice growth
- Call Requirement: None
- Patient Volume: Manageable caseload based on provider preference
- Visit Length: Standard 45-60 minute therapy sessions
- EMR System: Built-in Headway EHR with templates and assessments
- Remote Option: 100% Virtual Telehealth from anywhere in California
💰 Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: Up to $117.73 per hour
- Performance Incentives: Higher rates through expanded insurance network access
- Comprehensive malpractice coverage support
- Free credentialing with major insurance plans including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid
- Bi-weekly direct deposit payments
- Free continuing education through Headway Academy
- Built-in practice management tools and marketing support
- Access to nationwide insurance network for increased client volume
⭐ Why Join Us
- Join a platform that has helped over 50,000 providers successfully grow their practices
- Streamlined insurance credentialing process – often completed in as little as 30 days
- Focus on clinical care while Headway handles administrative complexities
- Competitive reimbursement rates and predictable payment schedule
- Advanced telehealth tools and full practice management support
📝 Hiring Process
❓ FAQ
Do I need a California LCSW license to apply?
Yes, you must hold a current and unrestricted LCSW license in California. Headway supports fully licensed providers only.
Is this a fully remote position?
Yes, this is a 100% virtual telehealth opportunity allowing you to practice from anywhere in California while serving clients statewide.
What is the compensation structure?
Compensation is up to $117.73 per hour, with potential for higher effective rates through efficient insurance billing and increased client volume.
What is the work schedule like?
Schedule is highly flexible to accommodate your private practice needs. You set your own availability and hours.
What experience level is required?
Fully licensed LCSWs are eligible. Experience in telehealth or private practice is helpful but not required.
How long does the credentialing process take?
Credentialing with multiple insurance plans can be completed in as little as 30 days, allowing you to start seeing covered clients quickly.
💼 Career Opportunities
San Francisco and the broader California Bay Area continue to experience strong demand for licensed mental health professionals, particularly those offering accessible telehealth services. With ongoing mental health provider shortages and increasing acceptance of virtual care, LCSWs have excellent opportunities to build thriving private practices. Headway’s platform removes traditional barriers to insurance participation, enabling providers to reach more clients while maintaining scheduling flexibility and higher earning potential. This role offers significant career stability in the growing behavioral health sector, with opportunities for practice expansion, specialization in niche areas, and long-term professional development through complimentary CEUs. Telehealth integration continues to drive growth, providing LCSWs with scalable career paths in one of the nation’s most dynamic healthcare markets.
🔗 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Virtual) – San Francisco, CA
Join Headway as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in San Francisco, California, and launch or expand your private practice with seamless insurance credentialing. This fully virtual telehealth position offers competitive compensation of up to $117.73 per hour, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive practice management support. Perfect for California-licensed LCSWs seeking to increase earnings, accept more insured clients including Medicare and Medicaid, and deliver high-quality mental health care without administrative burdens. Benefit from built-in EHR, free continuing education, and a nationwide network that has empowered over 50,000 providers. Ideal for professionals ready to thrive in the growing telehealth behavioral health sector in the Bay Area.
🚀 Apply for This Position
Complete application for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Virtual) at Headway.