Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.7 / 10 · top 25% in social work | ranked against 6,477 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $115k–$120k | Social Work median $76k (middle half $67k–$118k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 62% remote · 28% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,573 in the last 30 days | 1,495 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 Enterprises | silver tier, 79/100 · #1 of 12 for pay | Top Employers work-life index752 active listings |
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