Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
- Location: Iowa
- Work Setting: Remote / Telehealth
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Salary: $115,000–$120,000 per year with full benefits
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
This full-time telehealth role is open to an Iowa-licensed Marital and Family Therapist who wants a clear, steady schedule and the ability to provide care from a remote setting. The LMFT will work with clients facing family, relationship, emotional, and behavioral health concerns. The work is focused on providing thoughtful therapy, clear treatment planning, and ongoing support through virtual sessions.
Responsibilities
- Deliver remote counseling services to clients in Iowa
- Work with individuals, couples, and families on treatment goals
- Complete assessments, progress notes, and treatment updates
- Support clients with communication issues, relationship concerns, stress, mood symptoms, and family transitions
- Use appropriate clinical methods based on client presentation
- Maintain privacy and professional standards during all telehealth sessions
Stay Current with Licensure and Ethical Requirements
- Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
- Active LMFT license in Iowa
- Previous clinical experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, or families
- Comfortable providing services through telehealth
- Strong communication, documentation, and time management skills
- 2 weeks PTO
- Health Insurance
- 401K Plan with 3% Company Match
- We’re currently accepting applications from qualified clinicians.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess an active LMFT license in Iowa. Previous clinical experience in therapy and proficiency in telehealth delivery are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 28% have no call, 56% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 610 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $115k–$120k | Marriage & Family Therapy median $94k (middle half $86k–$98k)33 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 74% remote · 28% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Marriage & Family Therapy listings | 183 in the last 30 days | 84 the 30 days before (+118%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Marriage & Family Therapy pay trend | −12.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Gotham Enterprises | silver tier, 84/100 · #1 of 13 for pay | Top Employers work-life index610 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) at Gotham Enterprises a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Marriage & Family Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
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