Virtual Clinical Therapist

Guidelight Health•Boston, MA

7d•Remote

About The Position

Guidelight Health is hiring a remote Virtual Clinical Therapist to provide high-quality behavioral health care through telehealth. The therapist facilitates individual, group, and family therapy; conducts assessments; develops and implements individualized treatment plans; and coordinates with healthcare professionals to deliver effective, continuous care. The position supports clients in PHP and IOP services and includes participation in multidisciplinary reviews, clinical supervision, and aftercare planning. The therapist is expected to follow standardized group curriculum and treatment planning, maintain ethical and confidential practice, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive virtual group culture. Guidelight provides clinical supervision and professional development opportunities. The role 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. The stated pay range is $80,000–$95,000 USD.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
Valid Massachusetts independent licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LICSW or 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 with HIPAA-compliant video platforms, electronic medical records, and virtual collaboration tools.
Ability to build rapport, maintain group cohesion, and intervene effectively when clients disengage in virtual settings.
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 remaining closely connected to a distributed virtual team.
Commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive virtual group culture.
Work schedule is Monday through Thursday, with one of two listed schedules: 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. or 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct psychological and biopsychosocial assessments and evaluations to determine client needs.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
Provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy through telehealth.
Monitor and document client progress, adjust treatment plans, and maintain cohesive case conceptualizations.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, medical doctors, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, continuous care.
Complete suicide risk assessments within required time frames and with appropriate thoroughness and scoring, consulting clinical leaders as needed.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews to determine length of stay and level of care.
Identify community resources based on client needs during treatment and aftercare planning.
Follow standardized group curriculum and treatment planning.
Educate clients and families about mental health and behavioral issues while building supportive, trusting relationships.
Prepare for 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.
If eligible under licensure status and state regulations, provide formal clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians in accordance with organizational and state-specific standards.
Support a supportive and inclusive virtual group culture and contribute to Guidelight Health’s mission, vision, and values.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
HealthJoy unlimited therapy.
UHC wellness program.
HSA/FSA options.
Pet insurance.
Responsible PTO policy for full-time and part-time employees.
401(k) with company match.
Licensing fees covered, including cross-licensure opportunities when applicable.
Annual stipend for tuition reimbursement, ongoing education, or CEUs.
Structured clinical supervision toward licensure for pre-licensed clinicians.
Clinical supervision for all clinicians, grounded in the organization’s PHP/IOP curriculum.