Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
- Location: Iowa
- Setting: Telehealth / Remote
- Position: Full-Time
- Salary: $115,000–$120,000 per year
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Position
This is a full-time telehealth role for an LISW providing individual mental health services to clients in Iowa. The position is centered on clinical work, with scheduled appointments throughout the week and time for documentation, case review, and follow-up. You’ll work with clients facing a variety of personal and emotional challenges and have the professional discretion to determine how best to approach their care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual therapy sessions by video
- Complete initial assessments and review client history
- Determine treatment priorities and appropriate clinical interventions
- Help clients address concerns such as stress, anxiety, mood changes, relationships, and life transitions
- Review cases and make changes to treatment when appropriate
- Complete progress notes and other required records
- Provide referrals when additional services are warranted
- Coordinate with other professionals when care involves outside providers
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality
Follow Iowa Licensing and Telehealth Requirements
- Must hold an active Iowa license in one of the following accepted credentials: Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
- Background in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, or clinical social work
- Comfortable using telehealth platforms and digital records
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently while staying organized and client-focused
- 2 weeks of paid time off
- Health insurance coverage
- 401(k) plan with a 3% company match
- If the role sounds right for you, send us your application.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Iowa license as an LISW, LMFT, or LMHC. A background in mental health counseling or clinical social work is required, along with proficiency in telehealth platforms and digital record-keeping.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) at Gotham Enterprises a 9.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work — ranked against 6,459 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
Social Worker Career Context
Gotham Enterprises holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 601 active listings.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.
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