Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Gotham Enterprises Ltd; Ottumwa (IA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Gotham Enterprises Ltd is hiring an Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) licensed in Iowa to provide therapy to clients through virtual appointments. You will work with individuals facing anxiety, stress, mood concerns, relationship difficulties, and major life changes via telehealth.

The role includes counseling, maintaining case information, and applying social work principles to address mental health and personal factors, while staying within ethical and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Iowa license in one of the following credentials: LISW, LMFT or LMHC.
• Strong background in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, or clinical social work.
• Comfortable using telehealth platforms and digital records.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling through telehealth.
• Meet with new clients and gather relevant background information.
• Address emotional, behavioral, and situational concerns within your scope of practice.
• Keep clinical notes and required records up to date.
• Coordinate with other providers or services when needed.
• Respond appropriately when a client’s situation becomes more urgent.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Follow Iowa LISW licensing and ethical requirements.

Skills

Telehealth experience

Written communication

Independent work

Job description

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) – Iowa

Location: Iowa
Work Setting: Remote / Telehealth
Position: Full-Time
Salary: $115,000–$120,000 per year
Schedule: Monday–Friday

Position Summary

We are hiring an LISW licensed in Iowa to provide therapy to clients through virtual appointments. You may work with people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, mood concerns, relationship difficulties, or major changes in their lives. This role includes direct counseling, keeping case information current, and using your social work background to consider both the mental health concerns and the personal or social circumstances that may be affecting each client.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling through telehealth
• Meet with new clients and gather relevant background information
• Address emotional, behavioral, and situational concerns within your scope of practice
• Keep clinical notes and required records clear and up to date
• Recognize when family, social, or practical issues may be affecting care
• Coordinate with other providers or services when needed
• Respond appropriately when a client’s situation becomes more urgent
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Follow Iowa LISW licensing and ethical 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