Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Gotham Healthcare

$115K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Iowa license (LISW, LMFT, or LMHC) required
  • Experience in mental health counseling or clinical social work
  • Proficient in using telehealth platforms and digital documentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual therapy sessions via video
  • Perform initial assessments and review client history
  • Establish treatment priorities and select clinical interventions
  • Assist clients with issues like anxiety, stress, and life transitions
  • Review and adjust treatment plans as necessary
  • Document progress notes and complete required records
  • Provide referrals for additional services when needed
  • Collaborate with outside providers for comprehensive care
  • Ensure confidentiality and professional boundaries
  • Adhere to Iowa licensing and telehealth regulations

Benefits

  • 2 weeks of paid time off
  • Health insurance coverage
  • 401(k) plan with a 3% company match
Full 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

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

Benefits
  • 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.

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