Independently Licensed Therapist

Guidelighthealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off

401(k)

Licensing Fees Covered

Professional Development

Clinical Supervision

Job summary

Guidelight Health is seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) to provide high‑quality behavioral health services onsite. You will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver individual, group, and family therapy for adolescents and adults in PHP/IOP settings.

This exempt, 40-hour-per-week role offers supervision toward licensure, a competitive pay range of $80,000–$93,000 USD, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
• Valid Independent state licensure in the state of Colorado (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
• If eligible, support associate-licensed clinicians with formal clinical supervision as part of Guidelight’s program.
• Experience in behavioral therapy and counseling.

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 interventions including individual, group, and family therapy.
• Monitor and document clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and medical doctors to ensure continuity of care.
• Complete suicide risk assessments within identified time frames with thoroughness and scoring.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews to determine length of stay and level of care.
• Identify community resources based on clients' needs during treatment and aftercare planning.
• Adhere to confidentiality and ethical guidelines and stay updated on research in behavioral therapy.

Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field

Independent state licensure in Colorado (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Behavioral therapy experience

Group facilitation experience

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: Clinical Therapist, Full Licensed

Reports to: Executive Director

Department / Location: Onsite

FLSA Status: Exempt

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.

Schedule: Position is fulltime, 40 hours per week, 100% onsite at the Cherry Creek location; Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Position is working with both adolescents and adults in PHP/IOP.

* Must be aIndependently Licensed Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) – Colorado

• Conduct psychologicalandbiopsychosocialassessments 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 comprehensiveandcontinuityofcare.
• 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 Independent state licensure in the state of Colorado (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• 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

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 [e-mail]

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: $80,000 — $93,000 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 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 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.