Clinical Therapist, Pre-Licensed or Full Licensed

Guidelighthealth; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness package

401(k) with company match

Licensing fees covered

Tuition reimbursement / CEUs

Job summary

Guidelight Health is seeking a licensed behavioral health therapist to deliver high-quality PHP/IOP services. You will assess clients, create treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family therapy within a collaborative clinical team.

This role emphasizes supervision toward licensure, ongoing professional development, and adherence to ethical standards while supporting clients toward wellness in a cutting-edge program.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Valid NC state licensure (LCSW or LCMHC).
• Willingness to provide formal clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians.

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: individual, group, and family therapy.
• Monitor and document clients' progress; adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and medical doctors for comprehensive care.
• Complete suicide risk assessments within identified time frames and with appropriate thoroughness.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews to determine length of stay and level of care.
• Educate clients and families about mental health and behavioral issues to build trust.
• Stay updated on latest research in behavioral therapy and mental health.

Skills

Behavioral therapy

Education

Master's degree in psychology/counseling/Social Work

North Carolina state licensure (LCSW or LCMHC)

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!

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Role Summary:

The Therapist willbe responsible forproviding high-quality care and therapeutic services to individuals dealing with various behavioral issues. The 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 psychologicaland biopsychosocial assessments and evaluations todetermineclients' 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 plansto create a cohesive case conceptualization.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and medical doctors, to provide comprehensiveand continuity of care.
• Completes suicide risk assessment within identifiedtime framesand withappropriate thoroughnessand scoringwhile consulting with clinical leaders.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviewsdetermininglength of stay and level of care.
• Assess andidentifycommunity resources based onclientsneeds during treatment/ aftercare planning.
• Adhere to all standardized Group Curriculum and Treatment Planning.
• Educate clients and their families about mental health and behavioral issueswhile building supportive and trusting relationships
• Comes preparedtoweekly 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,Visionand Values

Required Qualifications:

• A master's degree in psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Valid state licensure in the state of North Carolina (LCSW or LCMHC)
• 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
• GroupFacilitationexperience with willingness to follow a structured curriculum

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.www.guidelighthealth.com

Pay Range

$65,000—$85,000 USD

Benefits & Perks

At Guidelight, we value a work-life integration culture. This approachallows our teammates to focus on what matters most to them, whilealso caring for our clients and fellow teammates. We have found thatthis promotes a sustainable and successful culture, and we offerthefollowing benefits to our teammates todemonstratethis commitmentto 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 theyneed, 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 fortuition 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.