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Gotham Enterprises
Mitchell, South Dakota · Remote OK

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115k-$120k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) | $115K–$120K
  • Location: South Dakota
  • Work Setting: Remote / Telehealth
  • Position: Full-Time
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Salary: $115,000–$120,000 per year + full benefits

Job Summary

We are hiring a Licensed Professional Counselor to provide ongoing behavioral health care through telehealth. In this role, you will meet with clients virtually, assess their needs, develop practical treatment plans, and provide counseling that supports progress over time.

Your workday will center on direct client care, clinical documentation, treatment planning, and follow-up. This is a fully remote opportunity with a consistent weekday schedule for an LPC who wants to continue practicing clinically without the daily commute.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Conduct individual counseling sessions through a secure telehealth platform
  • Complete behavioral health assessments and gather relevant clinical history
  • Create and update individualized treatment plans based on client needs
  • Use appropriate therapeutic approaches to address emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns
  • Track client progress and adjust treatment when clinically appropriate
  • Complete progress notes and other required documentation accurately and on time
  • Identify safety concerns and follow established risk assessment and escalation procedures
  • Maintain client privacy and follow professional, ethical, and regulatory requirements
  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
  • Active and unrestricted LPC license in South Dakota
  • Appropriate independent clinical practice authority for the duties of the position
  • Previous experience providing counseling or psychotherapy in a behavioral health setting
  • Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills
  • Comfortable providing care through telehealth technology
  • Able to manage a full-time caseload while keeping records current
  • $115,000–$120,000 annual salary
  • 2 weeks PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with 3% Company Match
  • Full-time remote schedule
  • Monday–Friday working hours

Take Your Counseling Career Remote

Bring your clinical experience into a telehealth role with consistent hours and a clear focus on client care. Send your resume today to be considered for this South Dakota LPC opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Professional Counselor will conduct individual virtual counseling sessions and develop individualized treatment plans for clients. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation, tracking client progress, and performing risk assessments via a secure telehealth platform.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field and possess an active, unrestricted LPC license in South Dakota. Previous experience in a behavioral health setting and proficiency with telehealth technology are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical history gatheringClient progress trackingEthical complianceRegulatory compliance

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 28% have no call, 88% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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

Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at Gotham Enterprises a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — ranked against 503 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$118k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
CME allowance
19%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 7.3
Better work-life than 60% of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 503 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

Full benefits
2 weeks PTO
Health Insurance
401(k) Plan with 3% Company Match
Full-time remote schedule
Monday-Friday working hours