Virtual Clinical Therapist

Guidelight Health•Boston, MA

8d•$80,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

Guidelight Health is a behavioral healthcare company providing PHP and IOP services. The Virtual Clinical Therapist provides care to people experiencing behavioral health concerns through telehealth, including individual and group therapy. The role conducts assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, monitors client progress, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to provide coordinated behavioral health care. The therapist also participates in team meetings, case reviews, supervision, and aftercare planning, while following clinical, ethical, and confidentiality standards. The position is remote and reports to the Director of Telehealth. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, either 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. or 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Candidates must hold independent Massachusetts therapist licensure and be willing and able to obtain additional state licenses as requested. The role may include providing formal clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians when the clinician is eligible and state regulations permit. Guidelight provides clinical supervision and professional development support.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
Valid Massachusetts independent licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licenses as requested.
Demonstrated experience providing behavioral therapy, counseling, and group therapy.
Ability to manage clients effectively in virtual settings and adapt interventions to telehealth.
Comfort and competence using HIPAA-compliant video platforms, electronic medical records, and virtual collaboration tools.
Strong virtual engagement skills, including building rapport, maintaining group cohesion, and intervening when clients disengage.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, telehealth best practices, including remote crisis response and safety planning.
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.
Willingness to provide formal clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians if eligible under licensure status and applicable state regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating group therapy in an IOP, PHP, residential, or inpatient setting.
Experience working virtually.
Three years of experience after independent licensure.

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 individual, group, and family therapy.
Monitor and document clients’ progress, adjust treatment plans, and develop cohesive case conceptualizations.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, medical doctors, and other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive, continuous care.
Complete suicide risk assessments within identified time frames, with appropriate thoroughness and scoring, while consulting with clinical leaders.
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.
Follow standardized group curriculum and treatment planning.
Educate clients and families about mental health and behavioral issues and build supportive, trusting relationships.
Come prepared to weekly clinical supervision with relevant client updates, case formulations, and questions.
Follow confidentiality and ethical guidelines established by professional standards and laws.
Stay current on research and developments in behavioral therapy and mental health.
Support Guidelight Health’s mission, vision, and values.
If eligible based on licensure status and applicable state regulations, provide formal clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians in accordance with organizational and state-specific standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
HealthJoy unlimited therapy.
UHC wellness program.
HSA/FSA options.
Pet insurance.
Responsible paid time off for eligible teammates working 32 or more hours per week.
401(k) with company match.
Covered licensing fees, including opportunities for cross-licensure when applicable.
Annual stipend for tuition reimbursement, ongoing education, or CEUs.
Structured clinical supervision for pre-licensed clinicians toward licensure.
Clinical supervision for all clinicians.