Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Gotham Enterprises•Altoona, IA

10d•Remote

About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor provides counseling to clients in Iowa through scheduled video sessions. The counselor works with clients presenting a variety of personal and mental health concerns, conducts purposeful sessions, and completes the clinical work associated with each appointment. The position is remote and full-time, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The counselor completes initial visits and gathers relevant background information, provides short-term or ongoing counseling based on the case, documents appointments, consults with another clinician when difficult or higher-risk cases require input, and addresses urgent concerns according to established procedures. The role also involves coordinating with outside providers when clients receive other services, safeguarding private client information, and meeting Iowa LMHC practice and ethical requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field.
Active LMHC license.
Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
Comfort providing care in a remote or telehealth setting.
Reliable internet connection and ability to work independently in a professional home office environment.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of post-licensure counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

See clients for scheduled video sessions.
Complete first visits and gather relevant background information.
Provide short-term or ongoing counseling, depending on the case.
Record key details from each appointment.
Discuss difficult or higher-risk cases when another clinician’s input is needed.
Address urgent concerns according to established procedures.
Work with outside providers when a client is receiving other services.
Keep client information private and secure.
Meet Iowa LMHC practice and ethical requirements.