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) – Iowa
- Remote | Full-Time
- Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- $115,000–$120,000 per year
The Job
We’re looking for an Iowa-licensed LMHC to provide counseling by video. You’ll have a set schedule of appointments and work with clients who come in with a variety of personal and mental health concerns. The day is mainly about being present with clients, keeping sessions purposeful, and handling the clinical work that comes with each appointment.
- What You’ll Spend Your Time On
- Seeing clients for scheduled video sessions
- Completing first visits and gathering relevant background information
- Providing short-term or ongoing counseling, depending on the case
- Recording the key details from each appointment
- Discussing difficult or higher-risk cases when another clinician’s input is needed
- Addressing urgent concerns according to established procedures
- Working with outside providers when a client is receiving other services
- Keeping client information private and secure
- Meeting Iowa LMHC practice and ethical requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field
- Active LMHC license
- At least 1 year of post-licensure counseling experience preferred
- Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills
- Comfortable providing care in a remote or telehealth setting
- Reliable internet connection and ability to work independently in a professional home office environment
- 2 weeks PTO
- Health Insurance
- 401K Plan with 3% Company Match
- Submit your application today for consideration.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will provide remote mental health services via video sessions, including conducting assessments and developing treatment plans. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records and coordinating care with outside providers when necessary.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling or a related field and possess an active LMHC license in Iowa. At least one year of post-licensure counseling experience is preferred, along with strong clinical documentation skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 45 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 91% are remote, 20% have no call, 69% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 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 81/100, 696 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.5 / 10 · top 25% in mental health counselor (lmhc) | ranked against 209 Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $115k–$120k | Mental Health Counseling median $85k (middle half $83k–$90k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 91% remote · 20% no call · 69% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | +21.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Gotham Enterprises | silver tier, 81/100 · #1 of 15 for pay | Top Employers work-life index696 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at Gotham Enterprises a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. 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 on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
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