Title: Virtual Clinical Therapist
Reports to: Director of Telehealth
Department/Location: Remote (EST hours)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Requirements and Schedule:- Licensure: Must be independently licensed as a therapist in the state of MA. Highly preferred 3 years post independent licensure experience. Seeking experience in IOP/PHP settings.
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm EST
- Multistate Licensure: Virtual teammates are required to obtain and maintain licensure in additional states where Guidelight operates, as applicable to their role. Guidelight will cover reasonable expenses directly related to obtaining and maintaining required additional state licensure.
Role Summary: 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.
Role Responsibilities/Competencies: - Conduct psychological and biopsychosocial assessments and evaluations to determine clients' 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 plans to create a cohesive case conceptualization.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and medical doctors, to provide comprehensive and continuity of care.
- Completes suicide risk assessment within identified time frames and with appropriate thoroughness and scoring while consulting with clinical leaders.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews determining length of stay and level of care.
- Assess and identify community resources based on clients needs during treatment/ aftercare planning.
- Adhere to all standardized Group Curriculum and Treatment Planning.
- Educate clients and their families about mental health and behavioral issues while building supportive and trusting relationships
- Comes prepared to weekly 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, Vision and Values
Required Qualifications - A master's degree in psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Valid MA independent licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or equivalent (LICSW/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 providing behavioral therapy, counseling and group therapy.
- Ability to manage clients effectively in virtual 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, maintain group cohesion, and intervene effectively when clients disengage).
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn telehealth best practices, including crisis response and safety planning in a remote setting.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while staying closely connected to a distributed virtual team.
- Commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive virtual group culture that mirrors the Guidelight client experience.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience facilitating group 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
[email protected]Pay Range
$80,000-$95,000 USD
Benefits & Perks At Guidelight, we value a work-life integration culture. This approach allows our teammates to focus on what matters most to them, while also caring for our clients and fellow teammates. We have found that this promotes a sustainable and successful culture, and we offer the following benefits to our teammates to demonstrate this commitment to 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 they need, 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 for tuition 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.
