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Gotham Enterprises
Storm Lake, 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 24m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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

This remote role is for an LISW licensed in Iowa who will work with clients through scheduled virtual sessions. You may support people dealing with anxiety, stress, mood concerns, relationship difficulties, or major changes in their personal lives.

The work includes therapy, keeping case information current, and recognizing when a client may need services beyond what can be provided during regular counseling sessions.

  • What You’ll Handle
  • Provide individual counseling through telehealth
  • Review new client information and the concerns bringing them to therapy
  • Use your clinical experience to guide the course of each case
  • Help clients work through emotional, personal, and relationship-related concerns
  • Keep notes and other required records complete and up to date
  • Identify when outside resources or another provider may be appropriate
  • Respond to changes in risk or client needs when they arise
  • Maintain confidentiality and follow Iowa LISW professional standards
  • 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 this role matches your experience, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual counseling sessions via telehealth and manage client case information. Maintain accurate records, assess client risk, and identify when external resources are necessary.

Requirements

Must hold an active Iowa license as an LISW, LMFT, or LMHC. Requires a background in mental health counseling and proficiency with telehealth platforms and digital record-keeping.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementRisk assessmentDocumentationIndependent workOrganization

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 6,494 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 of 10 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, 681 active listings.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 32% have no call, 86% 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 6,494 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$115k–$120kSocial Work median $76k (middle half $67k–$118k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 68% remote · 32% no call · 86% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment7,178 active listings, Oct 2026
Social Work pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Gotham Enterprisessilver tier, 79/100 · #1 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index681 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,494 Social Work listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

43 jobs · 13 employers
9
<$85k
9
$85k-100k
6
$100k-115k
16
$115k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
CME allowance
16%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.7
Better work-life than 80% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 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

Remote
Health Insurance
401(k) with 3% match
2 weeks PTO