<p>A direct-hire Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) opportunity is open in Onawa, Iowa — a close-knit community in western Iowa's Monona County. This full-scope clinical role is embedded within an integrated healthcare setting, offering a LISW the chance to deliver the full continuum of behavioral health services — assessment through therapy — as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team. The salary range of $60,000–$75,000 reflects a competitive direct-hire placement with long-term stability.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $60,000–$75,000 annually (direct hire, permanent placement)</li> <li>Direct hire engagement — full employee status with no contract expiration</li> <li>Integrated healthcare setting with multidisciplinary team support</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-scope clinical social work practice: psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, and therapy delivery</li> <li>Individual, family, and group therapy sessions across a diverse patient population</li> <li>Behavioral health and mental health caseload within an integrated, team-based healthcare environment</li> <li>Active collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams to drive coordinated patient outcomes</li> <li>Patient navigation responsibilities including connection to community resources and support services</li> <li>Expectation of accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with ethical, legal, and clinical standards</li> <li>Ability to function both autonomously and as a contributing member of the broader care team</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) license in the state of Iowa — required at time of hire</li> <li>Master of Social Work (MSW) degree required</li> <li>Prior experience in clinical, behavioral health, or medical social work settings preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated strength in psychosocial assessment, individual and group counseling, and care coordination</li> <li>Working knowledge of community resources, referral systems, and social determinants of health</li> <li>Strong documentation, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Onawa is a small, welcoming city situated along the Missouri River in western Iowa, offering a low cost of living, a strong sense of community, and easy access to the natural beauty of the Loess Hills — a rare geological landscape unique to this region. The area provides a quieter pace of life with outdoor recreation, local schools, and a tight-knit community fabric that appeals to clinicians seeking meaningful work without the pressures of a large urban market. Sioux City, Iowa is accessible within roughly an hour, providing additional dining, cultural, and commercial amenities.</p>