Intake Therapist

The Intake Therapist plays a vital role in Guidelight Health's mission to provide compassionate, individualized mental health care. As the first point of contact for potential new clients, you will conduct in-depth biopsychosocial assessments to understand their unique needs of each client, guiding them to the right level of care. Through thoughtful evaluation and communication, you will facilitate a seamless transition into treatment, setting the foundation for meaningful progress. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the clinical team, communicating relevant information about new admissions and ensuring seamless coordination.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough biopsychosocial intake assessments to evaluate client needs, strengths, and readiness for treatment; Serve as the first point of contact for potential clients, creating a welcoming and supportive introduction to Guidelight Health; Determine the most appropriate level of care for each client, ensuring alignment with their clinical needs and treatment goals; Clearly and compassionately communicate program expectations, treatment options, and next steps to clients and their families; Collaborate closely with the clinical treatment team, providing detailed assessment findings to support individualized care planning; Identify potential barriers to treatment engagement and work with clients and families to address concerns; Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of all assessments, recommendations, and communications; Stay informed on best practices in intake assessment and client engagement to continuously enhance the admissions process

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field; Valid state Independent licensure as LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent in Massachusetts; Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licenses, as requested; If eligible based on licensure status and applicable state regulations, willingness to provide formal clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians; Experience in behavioral therapy and counseling; Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to use various software programs

Nice to have

Experience providing Intake Assessments and offering treatment recommendations; Previous IOP/PHP/Residential experience

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, HealthJoy unlimited therapy, UHC wellness program, HSA/FSA options, and pet insurance; Responsible PTO, in lieu of a traditional accrual-based policy; 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