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)
- 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
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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