Virtual Clinical Therapist

Guidelight; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HealthJoy unlimited therapy

UHC wellness program

HSA/FSA options

Pet insurance

PTO

Job summary

Guidelight Health is seeking a Virtual Clinical Therapist to provide high-quality telehealth behavioral health services. The role involves 1:1 and group therapy, treatment planning, assessments, and collaboration with a dispersed healthcare team. The organization supports clinical supervision hours to foster professional growth.

Applicants must hold MA licensure (LICSW/LMHC) and be eligible for cross-licensing. The position is remote with EST-based scheduling and a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
• Massachusetts independent licensure (LICSW/LMHC) and willingness to obtain other state licenses.
• Experience providing behavioral therapy, counseling, and group therapy.
• Ability to manage clients effectively in virtual settings and telehealth.
• Comfort with technology and EMR/telehealth platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological and biopsychosocial assessments to determine client needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Document progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and physicians for continuity of care.
• Complete suicide risk assessments within required timeframes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.
• Identify community resources for treatment and aftercare planning.
• Educate clients and families about mental health while building rapport.
• Prepare for weekly clinical supervision with client updates and questions.

Skills

Telehealth proficiency

Group therapy

Crisis safety planning

Virtual rapport building

Independent working

HIPAA-compliant tech

Education

Master's degree in psychology / counseling / social work

Massachusetts independent licensure (LICSW/LMHC)

Tools

EMR systems

HIPAA-compliant video platforms

Job description

Title

Virtual Clinical Therapist

Reports to

Director of Telehealth

Department/Location

Remote

FLSA Status

Exempt

Requirements and Schedule

• Licensure: Must be independently licensed as a therapist in the state of MA with the ability to be cross licensed to other states. Highly preferred 3 years post independent licensure experience. Seeking experience in IOP/PHP settings.
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, either 8am-6:30pm OR 10am-8:30pm 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 Massachusetts independent licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LICSW or 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

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.

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Pay Range: $80,000 USD - $95,000 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.

• 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.