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Gotham Enterprises
Ottumwa, Iowa · Remote OK

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115k-$120k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 15m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) – Iowa
  • Location: Iowa
  • Work Setting: Remote / Telehealth
  • Position: Full-Time
  • Salary: $115,000–$120,000 per year
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday

Position Summary

We are hiring an LISW licensed in Iowa to provide therapy to clients through virtual appointments. You may work with people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, mood concerns, relationship difficulties, or major changes in their lives. This role includes direct counseling, keeping case information current, and using your social work background to consider both the mental health concerns and the personal or social circumstances that may be affecting each client.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual counseling through telehealth
  • Meet with new clients and gather relevant background information
  • Address emotional, behavioral, and situational concerns within your scope of practice
  • Keep clinical notes and required records clear and up to date
  • Recognize when family, social, or practical issues may be affecting care
  • Coordinate with other providers or services when needed
  • Respond appropriately when a client’s situation becomes more urgent
  • Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

Follow Iowa LISW Licensing and Ethical Requirements

  • Must hold an active Iowa license in one of the following accepted credentials: Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
  • Background in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, or clinical social work
  • Comfortable using telehealth platforms and digital records
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work independently while staying organized and client-focused
  • 2 weeks of paid time off
  • Health insurance coverage
  • 401(k) plan with a 3% company match
  • If you are ready to use your Iowa license in a flexible remote counseling role, submit your application today.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Iowa license as an LISW, LMFT, or LMHC. A background in mental health counseling or clinical social work is required, along with proficiency in telehealth technology.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementCrisis interventionDocumentationEthical compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) at Gotham Enterprises a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,477 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 of 12 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 752 active listings.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.7 / 10 · top 25% in social workranked against 6,477 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$115k–$120kSocial Work median $76k (middle half $67k–$118k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 62% remote · 28% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,573 in the last 30 days1,495 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Gotham Enterprisessilver tier, 79/100 · #1 of 12 for payTop Employers work-life index752 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,477 Social Work listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 19 employers
7
<$85k
2
$85k-100k
7
$100k-115k
18
$115k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
28%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
#4

Behavioral Health Specialist Requires LCSW LPC or LMFT

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+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.7
Better work-life than 80% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,477 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Remote
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About Gotham Enterprises

Hospitals and Health Care
Wilmington, DE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

2 weeks of paid time off
Health insurance coverage
401(k) plan with a 3% company match