Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Remote Iowa Teletherapy Position

Role Snapshot

Location: Iowa
Setting: Remote / Telehealth
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $115,000-$120,000 annually with benefits
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Job Summary

This remote LMHC position gives licensed counselors the opportunity to provide high-quality therapy to clients from a private, professional home-based setting. You will spend your day meeting with clients virtually, helping them understand patterns, manage symptoms, build practical coping tools, and work toward realistic treatment goals. You will conduct assessments, guide ongoing sessions, document care, and support adults who may be navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, relationship issues, or major life changes. This role is ideal for a clinician who values steady clinical work, clear expectations, and the ability to serve Iowa clients through telehealth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled teletherapy sessions with clients located in Iowa
• Complete clinical evaluations and identify treatment needs
• Create individualized treatment plans that are clear, measurable, and appropriate for each client
• Provide therapy using approaches aligned with client needs and clinical best practices
• Help clients develop coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and healthier thought patterns
• Track client progress and update goals as treatment continues
• Document sessions, assessments, treatment updates, and required clinical notes in a timely manner
• Respond appropriately to client risk concerns, crisis situations, or safety needs
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and protect client privacy in a remote care environment
• Stay current with Iowa LMHC standards, continuing education requirements, and ethical guidelines

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related field
• Active Iowa Licensed Mental Health Counselor license in good standing
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical counseling experience preferred
• Experience providing therapy through telehealth is helpful but not required
• Strong understanding of clinical documentation, treatment planning, and ethical care practices
• Comfortable using video platforms, electronic health records, and basic digital communication tools
• Ability to work independently while staying organized and responsive in a remote setting

Benefits

• Annual salary of $115,000-$120,000
• 2 weeks PTO
• Health Insurance
• 401K Plan with 3% Company Match
• Full-time remote work

Take the next step in your counseling career with a remote LMHC role built around professional clinical care, stable compensation, and meaningful client support.