Remote Per Diem Therapist — Telehealth & Group Therapy

Guidelight; Castle Rock (CO); Remote; USD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Time Off

401(k) with company match

Licensing fees covered

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical supervision & growth

Job summary

Guidelight Health seeks a Colorado-based Virtual Per Diem Therapist to provide day-shift teletherapy services in MST. The role emphasizes 1:1 and group therapy, with duties including treatment planning, assessments, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position is remote, offering pay of $44.23–$51.42 per hour, plus free clinical supervision hours and licensure-support within Guidelight’s PHP/IOP framework.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Valid Colorado independent licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC).
• 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.
• 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.

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, 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

Job description

Guidelight Health seeks a Colorado-based Virtual Per Diem Therapist to provide day-shift teletherapy services in MST. The role emphasizes 1:1 and group therapy, with duties including treatment planning, assessments, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position is remote, offering pay of $44.23–$51.42 per hour, plus free clinical supervision hours and licensure-support within Guidelight’s PHP/IOP framework.