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Gotham Enterprises
Ames, 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 30m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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

This full-time remote counseling position is open to clinicians licensed in Iowa. The role involves providing telehealth services to clients experiencing a range of mental health concerns. You will be responsible for client assessments, counseling sessions, treatment planning, follow-up care, and clinical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide virtual counseling services to clients in Iowa
  • Conduct initial assessments and review presenting concerns
  • Develop treatment plans based on client needs
  • Address concerns such as anxiety, stress, mood changes, relationship issues, and life transitions
  • Monitor client progress and make changes to treatment when appropriate
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Protect client confidentiality and follow professional and ethical 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 you are ready to use your Iowa license in a flexible remote counseling role, submit your application today.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an active Iowa license as an LMFT, LMHC, or LISW and have a background in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, or clinical social work. They should be comfortable with telehealth platforms and digital records, communicate effectively, and work independently while staying organized and client-focused.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Telehealth CounselingClient AssessmentClient Follow-UpProgress MonitoringProfessional EthicsWritten CommunicationIndependent Work

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 Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,205 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

Gotham Enterprises holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 569 active listings.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 34% have no call, 84% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
16%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.7
Better work-life than 60% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,205 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