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Gotham Enterprises
Ames, Iowa · Remote OK

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

LPC / LMHCNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115k-$120k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – Iowa
  • Location: Iowa
  • Work Setting: Remote / Telehealth
  • Position: Full-Time
  • Salary: $115,000–$120,000 per year with full benefits
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

The Work

As an LMHC, you’ll provide virtual counseling to Iowa clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, personal setbacks, or other concerns that are making everyday life more difficult. You’ll have a regular schedule of appointments and enough independence to manage the clinical side of your work without being tied to an office. The focus is on thoughtful counseling, reliable follow-through, and keeping each client’s information properly documented.

  • What You’ll Be Responsible For
  • Hold one-on-one counseling appointments through secure video
  • Learn about the issues each client wants to address and what has been affecting them
  • Provide counseling appropriate to the client’s situation and level of need
  • Complete required notes and keep electronic records in good order
  • Pay attention to significant changes in mood, behavior, or functioning
  • Take appropriate action when safety concerns come up
  • Consult or coordinate with others when a client needs services beyond counseling
  • Protect client privacy and maintain professional boundaries
  • Meet Iowa LMHC licensing, ethical, and telehealth requirements
  • Active Iowa LMHC license in good standing
  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
  • Experience providing therapy or counseling services
  • Strong understanding of assessments, treatment planning, and documentation
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • 2 weeks PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • 401K Plan with 3% Company Match

Full Benefits Package

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Key Responsibilities

Provide virtual one-on-one counseling to clients addressing mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression. Maintain accurate electronic records, monitor client progress, and coordinate care when necessary.

Requirements

Requires an active Iowa LMHC license and a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. Candidates must have experience in therapy, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Anxiety TreatmentDepression TreatmentAssessmentCrisis Intervention

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 34% have no call, 82% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Gotham Enterprises holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 712 active listings.

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.3 / 10 · top 25% in mental health counselor (lmhc)ranked against 209 Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$115k–$120kMental Health Counseling median $88k (middle half $80k–$103k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 70% remote · 34% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 18% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings304 in the last 30 days234 the 30 days before (+30%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Counseling pay trend−17.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Gotham Enterprisessilver tier, 79/100Top Employers work-life index712 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (209 Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at Gotham Enterprises a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — ranked against 209 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Top Counselor Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

43 jobs · 11 employers
8
<$85k
7
$85k-100k
6
$100k-115k
17
$115k-130k
5
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
CME allowance
23%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

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+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 7.3
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 209 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 PTO
Health Insurance
401K Plan with 3% Company Match
Full benefits package