Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Location: Iowa
- Setting: Remote/Telehealth
- Position: Full-Time
- Salary: $115,000–$120,000 a year with full benefits
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Job Summary
We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for a full-time telehealth position serving clients throughout Iowa. In this role, you will provide therapy sessions, help clients work through behavioral and emotional challenges, and create practical treatment plans that support daily functioning.
Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled virtual counseling appointments
- Evaluate client symptoms, history, and treatment needs
- Create measurable care plans and review progress regularly
- Use appropriate therapy methods based on client presentation
- Document sessions, updates, and treatment changes in a timely manner
- Identify safety concerns and follow proper clinical protocols
- 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
Bring your counseling experience into a remote role where your work supports real progress for Iowa clients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Iowa LMHC license and a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Counseling or Psychology. Strong clinical documentation skills and experience in providing therapy services are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Gotham Enterprises ranks #2 of 15 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 569 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 12% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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.
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