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Remote Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker jobs

7 open positions in the United States, newest first.

Licensed independent clinical social worker, or LICSW, is the title that certain states, including Massachusetts, Minnesota and Washington, give to their highest clinical social work license. Holders are master's-level psychotherapists who may diagnose and treat mental health conditions without supervision and may supervise other social workers. In scope it corresponds to the LCSW license used in most other states.

About the Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker role

What the work looks like

  • Provide psychotherapy to an independent caseload of adults, children or families without clinical oversight.
  • Complete diagnostic assessments and treatment plans that meet insurer requirements for reimbursement.
  • Supervise pre-licensed social workers and sign off on their clinical hours and documentation.
  • Consult on complex or high-risk cases and make decisions about the appropriate level of care.
  • Maintain clinical records in the electronic health record and complete continuing education for license renewal.

What employers ask for

  • Active LICSW license in the hiring state
  • Master of Social Work from an accredited program
  • Independent diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Psychotherapy methods such as CBT, DBT or trauma-focused therapy
  • Experience supervising pre-licensed clinicians
  • Insurance credentialing and documentation standards

Doing this job remotely

Remote LICSW postings are tied to the states that issue this license, because teletherapy clients must generally be located in a state where the clinician is licensed. The independent license is what telehealth employers and insurers look for in unsupervised practice. Clinicians need a confidential workspace and clear procedures for emergencies with distant clients.

Where it comes from and where it leads

Clinicians reach the LICSW after a Master of Social Work, an initial graduate-level license, a period of supervised clinical practice and a clinical exam. From there they open private practices, become clinical supervisors, or lead behavioral health programs.