Evening Virtual Clinical Therapist

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. Reports to: Director of Telehealth. FLSA Status: Exempt. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12p-8:30p EST.

Responsibilities

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; Complete 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; Come 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

Requirements

Must be independently licensed as a therapist in the state of Massachusetts (LICSW or LMHC); Ability to be cross licensed; A master's degree in psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field; Valid Massachusetts independent licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor; 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; 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

Nice to have

Experience facilitating group therapy in an IOP/PHP/RES/IP setting; Experience working virtually; 3 years post independent licensure experience; Experience in IOP/PHP settings

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, HealthJoy unlimited therapy, UHC wellness program, HSA/FSA options, and pet insurance; Responsible PTO; 401(k) with company match; All licensing fees covered, including opportunities for cross-licensure when applicable; Annual stipend for tuition reimbursement, ongoing education, or CEUs; Structured clinical supervision toward licensure for pre-licensed clinicians; Free clinical supervision hours; $2,500.00 Sign on Bonus eligibility