Future Opportunities: Licensed Therapist (Virtual)

Guidelight Health, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Licensing fee coverage

Professional development stipend

Clinical supervision for licensure

Job summary

Guidelight Health, Inc. seeks a Virtual Clinical Therapist to deliver telehealth behavioral health services, including 1:1 and group therapy, in a remote setting. The role emphasizes evidence-based interventions, treatment planning, assessments, and collaboration with a distributed team.

Providers receive clinical supervision hours to support licensure development. The position requires MA independent licensure (LICSW/ LMHC preferred), 3+ years post-licensure, and experience with IOP/PHP

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field.
• Current MA independent licensure as LICSW/LMHC or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed.
• Experience providing behavioral therapy and group therapy.
• Experience delivering therapy via telehealth and virtual settings.
• Comfort with HIPAA-compliant video platforms and EMRs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological and biopsychosocial assessments to determine client needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy with evidence-based approaches.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and medical doctors for continuity of care.
• Complete suicide risk assessments within identified time frames.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.
• Educate clients and families about mental health and treatment processes.
• Adhere to confidentiality and ethical guidelines; stay updated on best practices.

Skills

Telehealth delivery

Independent licensure

Group therapy

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree (Psychology/CSSW/related)

Tools

HIPAA-compliant platforms

EMR systems

Job description

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*

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.

Pay Range

$80,000-$95,000 USD

Benefits

• 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.