Virtual Evening Per Diem Therapist
Guidelight
$44 - $51 / hour
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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: Colorado Virtual Evening Per Diem Therapist
Reports to: Director of Telehealth
Department/Location: Remote (MST)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Requirements:
- Licensure: Must be independently licensed as a therapist in the state of Colorado (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT).
- Three years of post-independent licensure experience is highly preferred.
- Group Therapy: Experience providing Group Therapy is required. Virtual Group Therapy highly preferred.
- Setting: Experience working in IOP/PHP settings is preferred.
Schedule:
- Per Diem Expectations: Evening Per Diem Therapists are expected to work a minimum of 8 hours per month, and will not exceed 10 hours per week. PRN shifts fall within the 11:00 AM–7:30 PM MST schedule and are scheduled based on coverage needs. Primary responsibilities will include providing coverage for group therapy; however, there may be occasions when individual client support is needed based on client needs and clinical presentation.
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 Colorado independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
- 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 Talent@guidelighthealth.com
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
Benefits & Perks
At Guidelight, we value a work-life integration culture. This approach allows our teammates to focus on what matters most to them, while also caring for our clients and fellow teammates. We have found that this promotes a sustainable and successful culture, and we offer the following benefits to our teammates to demonstrate this commitment to 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 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.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development
- wellness program
About this role
Guidelight Health is recruiting a Virtual Evening Per Diem Therapist to provide group therapy services for their PHP and IOP programs. This is a remote, flexible role based in Colorado (MST timezone) with a minimum commitment of 8 hours per month and a maximum of 10 hours per week. Shifts are scheduled on a PRN basis between 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM MST, with group therapy as the primary focus, though individual client support may be needed depending on clinical presentation.
You'll need an active Colorado independent license (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) and demonstrated experience facilitating group therapy in a virtual or in-person setting. Three years of post-licensure experience is strongly preferred, as is prior work in IOP or PHP environments. The role requires competence with telehealth platforms, EMRs, and HIPAA-compliant technology, along with the ability to build rapport and maintain group cohesion in a virtual space while managing crisis response and safety planning remotely.
Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, developing and monitoring treatment plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, completing suicide risk assessments, and adhering to standardized group curricula. Guidelight offers free clinical supervision hours to support your professional development. The salary range is $44,000–$51,000 annually.
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