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Guidelight Health
Massachusetts · Remote OK

Future Opportunities: Licensed Therapist (Virtual)

Counselor / Therapist 8.5 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$95k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

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
  • Reports to: Director of 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 be independently licensed 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

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 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 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 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. guidelighthealth.com

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.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct assessments and provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy through telehealth, while developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans. Monitor client progress, complete risk assessments and documentation, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, and support treatment and aftercare planning.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field, plus independent Massachusetts licensure as an LICSW or LMHC. Candidates need behavioral and group therapy experience, virtual-care and technology competence, and the ability to obtain additional state licenses; IOP/PHP experience and three years post-licensure are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological AssessmentBiopsychosocial AssessmentIndividual TherapyCare CoordinationClinical DocumentationVirtual Engagement

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Future Opportunities: Licensed Therapist (Virtual) at Guidelight Health a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,838 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
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Work-life score8.5 / 10 · top 5% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,838 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$80k–$95kMental Health Therapy median $85k (middle half $72k–$101k)103 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 64% remote · 46% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,838 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Guidelight Health

Hospitals and Health Care
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
HealthJoy unlimited therapy
UHC wellness program
HSA/FSA options
Pet insurance
Responsible PTO
401(k) with company match
Licensing fees covered