Licensed Clinical Social Workers in Virginia
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9,610
Licensed Clinical Social Workers
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Accepting patients
80%
Most common: LCSW
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Specialty: social-workerState: VA
About licensed clinical social workers in Virginia
Virginia is home to 9,610 licensed licensed clinical social workers, one of the larger licensed clinical social worker workforces in the country. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is LCSW (80%), which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. MSW (Master of Social Work) is the second most common at 5%.
University of Virginia School of Medicine and Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine train licensed clinical social workers in the state. Notable hospitals include UVA Medical Center, VCU Medical Center, and Inova Fairfax Hospital. Health systems such as UVA Health, VCU Health, and Inova Health System employ many of the state's licensed clinical social workers.
17% accept Medicare. Patients with Virginia Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all licensed clinical social workers participate. The most widely accepted carriers include anthem, qhp-56707, medicare, unitedhealthcare, and qhp-17091.
Virginia's healthcare landscape spans major academic medical centers in Charlottesville and Richmond and large community systems in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.
Frequently asked questions about licensed clinical social workers in Virginia
Virginia has 9,610 licensed licensed clinical social workers. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of licensed clinical social workers in Virginia are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among licensed clinical social workers in Virginia include anthem, qhp-56707, medicare, unitedhealthcare, and qhp-17091. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
A session copay is $20 to $50 with insurance. Self-pay rates are $80 to $150 per session. Community mental health centers charge $20 to $80 on a sliding scale. Actual costs in Virginia depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Social workers are generally the most affordable type of licensed therapist. Community mental health centers employ social workers and offer income-based sliding-scale fees. Many LCSWs in private practice also reserve sliding-scale slots.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Virginia has 9,610 licensed clinical social workers. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and MSW stands for Master of Social Work. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Virginia, 80% hold the LCSW credential and 5% hold MSW. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
17% of licensed clinical social workers in Virginia accept Medicare. Medicare Part B covers clinical social worker services at 80% of the approved amount. You pay the 20% coinsurance after meeting the Part B deductible. No referral is needed to see a social worker under Medicare. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some licensed clinical social workers in Virginia accept Virginia Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers LCSW therapy in all states. Coverage includes individual and group therapy. Co-pays are minimal or zero for most Medicaid recipients. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Virginia Medicaid participation before scheduling.
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Insurance & Licensed Clinical Social Worker coverage
Top accepted carriers in Virginia include anthem, qhp-56707, medicare, unitedhealthcare, and qhp-17091.
Most insurance plans cover therapy with licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs). Social workers are one of the most widely covered mental health provider types. Verify your plan covers outpatient mental health services and check whether the social worker is in-network. Mental health parity laws require most plans to cover mental health at the same level as physical health. Community mental health centers often accept Medicaid and offer sliding-scale fees.