Guidelight Health
We bridge the gap in behavioral healthcare
At Guidelight, we prioritize access to intermediate levels of care. Unlike many providers primarily focused on inpatient services, we recognize the importance of PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) programs. Our mission is to bring these essential levels of care to communities in need.
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Executive Director
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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: Executive Director
Reports to: Market Operations Director
Department/Location: Onsite in Federal Way, WA
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position is onsite, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm at the Federal Way, WA Guidelight Facility. The Executive Director will oversee the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for both adult and adolescent programming.
*Must have an active independent Washington therapy license.
Role Summary:
The Executive Director will provide visionary leadership, drive operational excellence, and cultivate a collaborative culture. This role holds overall accountability for the clinic’s success in achieving business objectives. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and sound financial management, while also driving program growth through creative business development and community outreach. The ideal candidate excels at building relationships, fostering program expansion, and promoting an inclusive, culturally competent environment. They will create a welcoming atmosphere within the PHP/IOP programs and represent Guidelight Health to clients, families, staff, and the broader community.
On a day-to-day basis, the Executive Director oversees clinic operations, manages the site's P&L, evaluates staff performance, provides ongoing clinical training, and actively engages in community outreach and growth initiatives. Candidates should demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong affinity for creative strategies that increase census, balancing operational leadership with proactive engagement in the community. They may also participate in conferences to stay current on state and federal regulations and behavioral health trends.
Role Responsibilities:
- Trusted Advisor
- Build and maintain trust-based relationships with referral partners, providing consultative, solutions-oriented guidance.
- Support providers in making the best care decisions, even when recommending alternatives outside of Guidelight.
- Drive referral growth through credibility, clinical expertise, and consistent follow-up.
- Ambassador & Community Engagement
- Represent Guidelight in the local behavioral health ecosystem, enhancing brand awareness and credibility.
- Partner with Outreach to expand referral networks and community presence.
- Participate in conferences, coalitions, local events, and professional networks.
- Advocate authentically for clients and the organization.
- Clinical Quality Champion
- Oversee PHP/IOP programming, including day-to-day operations, clinical programming, and KPIs.
- Model and enforce clinical excellence, ethical practice, and evidence-based care (DBT, CBT, ACT, MI).
- Conduct chart audits, review treatment plans, and ensure curriculum fidelity and consistent treatment approaches.
- Use client feedback and outcomes data to drive continuous improvement and high-quality care.
- Operational & Financial Leadership
- Own clinic-level P&L and KPIs, ensuring financial health and operational efficiency.
- Manage staffing, schedules, and productivity to align with demand and program needs.
- Ensure compliance with state licensure regulations, payer requirements, and accrediting bodies (CARF).
- Implement process improvements to enhance both clinical and operational performance.
- Market Strategist & Growth Leadership
- Use local market insight, payer knowledge, and competitive intelligence to guide programming and growth initiatives.
- Partner with outreach and business development teams to expand census and optimize referral sources.
- Identify and implement new service opportunities or program expansions aligned with market demand.
- People Developer & Team Leadership
- Build, lead, and maintain a high-performing team of up to 25–30 staff members.
- Provide supervision for licensed and pre-licensed clinicians, including coaching, mentoring, and career development. '
- Conduct evaluations, regular administrative meetings, and oversee orientation and ongoing training.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and psychologically safe team culture.
- Recognize and celebrate individual and team contributions to maintain morale and engagement.
- Systems & Technology Competence
- Utilize EHR systems (Kipu preferred) and other technology platforms to improve clinical and operational efficiency.
- Serve as a resource for system-related training, documentation support, and reporting.
- Maintain accurate supervisory notes and program documentation.
- Safety & Client Care
- Ensure safety of staff and clients through monitoring and implementation of appropriate protocols and trainings.
- Coordinate with external providers, agencies, and community partners to ensure optimal client care.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution, with a minimum of 5+ years of work experience post-Master's.
- Active licensure in Social Work (LICSW, LCSW), Counseling (LMHC, LPC), or Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT).
- 5-7 years of clinical experience in higher levels of care, with 2+ years in a management role.
- Proven leadership experience in mental health settings serving adolescents and adults.
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities (DBT, CBT, ACT, MI) and appreciation for group therapy.
- Strong business acumen with experience collaborating on financial operations and clinic growth initiatives.
- Skilled in technology and software systems (including EHRs and Microsoft Office).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage staff, clients, and community partners effectively.
- Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of clients in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years post-independent licensure.
- Experience in IOP/PHP, inpatient, residential, or emergency room settings.
- Brings an established professional network and experience partnering with outreach or business development teams.
*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.
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Licensed Therapist
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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: Full Licensed Therapist
Reports to: Executive Director
Department/Location: 100% Onsite at the Federal Way clinic
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Position is Fulltime (40 hrs. per week) Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm PST at the Federal Way Guidelight Location. Position is primarily working with the Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP/IOP) population, though will require some flexibility to cover for Adolescents depending on coverage needs and census.
*Seeking independently licensed therapists in the state of Washington (LMCH, LICSW, LMFT)
Role Summary:
Therapists are responsible for providing high-quality care and therapeutic services to individuals dealing with various behavioral issues. The therapist will 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.
Role Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychological 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, as necessary.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and medical doctors, to provide comprehensive care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.
- Educate clients and their families about mental health and behavioral issues.
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- A master's degree in psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Valid Washington state, independent licensure as a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT)
- Experience in behavioral therapy and counseling.
- Experience providing group therapy and willingness to follow a group curriculum.
- Ability to manage clients in a group setting via in person and virtual platforms.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Guidelight Health
Licensed Therapist
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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: Pre or Full Licensed Therapist
Reports to: Executive Director
Department/Location: 100% Onsite at the Federal Way clinic
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Position is Fulltime (40 hrs. per week) Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm PST at the Federal Way Guidelight Location. Position is primarily working with the Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP/IOP) population, though will require some flexibility to cover for Adolescents depending on coverage needs and census.
*Seeking associate licensed therapists with 1 year of experience postgraduate or independently licensed therapists in the state of Washington (LMCH, LMHCA, LICSW, LSWAIC, LMFT)
Role Summary:
Therapists are responsible for providing high-quality care and therapeutic services to individuals dealing with various behavioral issues. The therapist will 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.
Role Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychological 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, as necessary.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and medical doctors, to provide comprehensive care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.
- Educate clients and their families about mental health and behavioral issues.
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- A master's degree in psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Valid Washington state, associate or independent licensure as a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LMCH, LMHCA, LICSW, LSWAIC, LMFT)
- Experience in behavioral therapy and counseling.
- Experience providing group therapy and willingness to follow a group curriculum.
- Ability to manage clients in a group setting via in person and virtual platforms.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Guidelight Health