Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Location: Iowa

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

This remote role is for an LISW licensed in Iowa who will work with clients through scheduled virtual sessions. You may support people dealing with anxiety, stress, mood concerns, relationship difficulties, or major changes in their personal lives.

The work includes therapy, keeping case information current, and recognizing when a client may need services beyond what can be provided during regular counseling sessions.

What You’ll Handle

• Provide individual counseling through telehealth
• Review new client information and the concerns bringing them to therapy
• Use your clinical experience to guide the course of each case
• Help clients work through emotional, personal, and relationship-related concerns
• Keep notes and other required records complete and up to date
• Identify when outside resources or another provider may be appropriate
• Respond to changes in risk or client needs when they arise
• Maintain confidentiality and follow Iowa LISW professional standards

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