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Gotham Enterprises
Altoona, Iowa · Remote OK

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

LPC / LMHC 8.5 Work-LifeNo callNo 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
  • 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

Crisis interventionCase managementEthical compliancePrivacy and securityVideo conferencing

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.

How many Mental Health Counseling jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.5 / 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 $85k (middle half $83k–$90k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 91% remote · 20% no call · 69% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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 Enterprisessilver tier, 81/100 · #1 of 15 for payTop Employers work-life index696 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (209 Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Oct 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 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.

Top Counselor Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 17 employers
10
<$80k
8
$80k-100k
7
$100k-120k
16
$120k-140k
1
$155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
CME allowance
15%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 8.5
Better work-life than 90% of Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 209 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • 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