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Guidelight Health
Norwood, Massachusetts

Per Diem Clinical Therapist

CounselorPer Diem

Listed compensation

$35-$46/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

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: Per Diem Clinical Therapist, Pre-Licensed or Full Licensed
  • Reports to: Executive Director
  • Department/Location: Onsite
  • FLSA Status: Exempt

Description

Role Summary:

The Per Diem Therapist will be responsible for providing high-quality care and therapeutic services to individuals dealing with various behavioral issues.

The per diem therapist will 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 in working toward licensure.

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 state licensure in the state applicable (Add appropriate acronyms)

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.

Experience in behavioral therapy and counseling.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant PHP/IOP experience
  • Group Facilitation experience with willingness to follow a structured curriculum

*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

$35—$46 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

The therapist will conduct psychological and biopsychosocial assessments to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for clients. They will also provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field and possess a valid state licensure. Experience in behavioral therapy and counseling is required, with preference given to those with PHP/IOP experience.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentBiopsychosocial assessmentIndividual therapyGroup therapyClinical documentationCrisis interventionMultidisciplinary collaborationEthical guidelines adherence

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Clinical Therapist at Guidelight Health a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,029 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • On-site

Living in Norwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$735k
Typical market rent
$2,491/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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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