What are the responsibilities and job description for the Future Opportunities: Licensed Therapist (Virtual) position at Guidelight Health Inc?
Guidelight Health is a cutting-edge behavioral healthcare company dedicated to transforming lives through high-quality PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) services. As a newly launched organization, we are on a mission to redefine the behavioral health industry by delivering exceptional care, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, and prioritizing the well-being of those we serve. At Guidelight Health, we are building a team of passionate, forward-thinking professionals who are eager to be part of this exciting journey to reshape mental health care. Join us in making a lasting impact!
Title: Virtual Clinical Therapist
Reportsto:Directorof Telehealth
Department/Location:Remote
FLSA Status:Exempt
Are you interested in hearing about Guidelight and passively looking for a new opportunity? This requisition is open to help build a pipeline of candidates that want to learn more about our organization for potential openings as we continue to grow!
Requirements and Schedule:
- Licensure:Must beindependentlylicensed as a therapist in the state of Massachusetts. Highly preferred 3 years post independent licensure experience. Seeking experience in IOP/PHP settings.
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p EST, Monday-Friday 12p-8:30p EST
RoleSummary:
Virtual Therapists are responsible for providing high-quality care and therapeutic services to individuals dealing with various behavioral issues. The therapist will use telehealth to facilitate 1:1 and group therapy, develop and implement treatment plans, conduct assessments, and work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver effective behavioral health interventions.Guidelight is committed to the professional growth and development of therapists and provides free clinical supervision hours to support clinicians.
RoleResponsibilities/Competencies:
- Conduct psychologicalandbiopsychosocialassessments and evaluations todetermineclients' needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including individual, group, and family therapy.
- Monitor and document clients' progress and adjust treatment plansto create a cohesive case conceptualization.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and medical doctors, to provide comprehensiveandcontinuityofcare.
- Completes suicide risk assessment within identifiedtime framesand withappropriate thoroughnessand scoringwhile consulting with clinical leaders.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviewsdetermininglength of stay and level of care.
- Assess andidentifycommunity resources based onclientsneeds during treatment/ aftercare planning.
- Adhere to all standardized Group Curriculum and Treatment Planning.
- Educate clients and their families about mental health and behavioral issueswhile building supportive and trusting relationships
- Comes preparedtoweekly clinical supervision with relevant client updates, case formulations, and questions to support high-quality care.
- Adhere to all confidentiality and ethical guidelines as outlined by professional standards and laws.
- Stay updated on the latest research and developments in behavioral therapy and mental health.
- Identify with Guidelight Health's Mission,Visionand Values
Required Qualifications
- Amaster's degree in psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Valid MA independent licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licenses, as requested
- If eligible based on licensure status and applicable state regulations, must be willing to provide formal clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians as part of Guidelight's supervision program. This includes actively supporting the development of associate licensed professionals in accordance with organizational standards and state-specific supervisory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience providingbehavioral therapy,counselingandgroup therapy.
- Ability to manage clients effectively invirtual settings, including adapting interventions to a telehealth environment.
- Comfort and competence with technology, including navigating HIPAA-compliant video platforms, EMRs, and virtual collaboration tools.
- Strong engagement skills in a virtual space(ability to build rapport,maintaingroup cohesion, and intervene effectively when clients disengage).
- Knowledge of or willingness to learntelehealth best practices, including crisis response and safety planning in a remote setting.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while stayingclosely connectedto adistributed virtual team.
- Commitment to creating asupportive and inclusive virtual group culturethat mirrors the Guidelight client experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experiencefacilitatinggroup therapy in an IOP/PHP/RES/IP setting.
- Experience working virtually
- 3 years' experience post independent licensure
*Please do not contact our public clinical admissions line regarding this or any other job posting. For recruiting-related inquiries, please contact the Talent team at Talent@guidelighthealth.com
Guidelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are passionate about fostering an environment where everyone, irrespective of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or background, feels valued and included.
We want to be a place where every employee has a voice and feels truly welcome, appreciated, free to be themselves, and empowered and enabled to do their best work. Our differences make us unique, and we actively support these differences and work to create communities of respect throughout our company.www.guidelighthealth.com
Benefits & Perks
At Guidelight, we value a work-life integration culture. This approachallows our teammates to focus on what matters most to them, whilealso caring for our clients and fellow teammates. We have found thatthis promotes a sustainable and successful culture, and we offerthefollowing benefits to our teammates todemonstratethis commitmentto each other.
As a Guidelight teammate, working 32 hours per week, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HealthJoy unlimited therapy, UHC wellness program, HSA/FSA options, and pet insurance.
- Time Off: Responsible PTO, in lieu of a traditional accrual-based policy, which allows full-time and part-time employees to take the time theyneed, when they need it, while ensuring continuity of care and team collaboration
- 401(k):With company match.
- Licensing: All licensing fees covered, including opportunities for cross-licensure when applicable.
- Professional Development: Annual stipend fortuition reimbursement, ongoing education, or CEUs.
- Clinical Supervision & Growth: Pre-licensed clinicians receive structured clinical supervision toward licensure, and all clinicians benefit from best-in-class supervision grounded in our state-of-the-art PHP/IOP curriculum.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000