Pays $115k-$120k — Counselor market median is ~$90k (24 jobs)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
About the Role
Mon-Fri, no weekends. LMFT in Spencer, IA. $115K-$120K + benefits.
Join Gotham Enterprises Ltd as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – No Weekends in Spencer, Iowa.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $115K - $120K
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance policy
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Gotham Enterprises Ltd in Spencer, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide counseling sessions for individuals and families to support emotional well-being and develop personalized treatment plans. They are also responsible for conducting client assessments and maintaining accurate, confidential clinical records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field. An active LMFT license in the state of Iowa is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 20% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Gotham Enterprises ranks #2 of 23 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 448 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at Gotham Enterprises a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Marriage & Family Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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