Part-Time
Occupational Therapist
Posted on 8/17/2026
Guidelight Health
201-500 employees
Offers PHP and IOP-based behavioral care
Compensation Overview
$40 - $65/hr
Woburn, MA, USA
In Person
The role is 100% on-site in Woburn, with opportunities to float to Brighton, Waltham, Quincy, Worcester, and other sites.
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- A Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program is required.
- Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required.
- Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy is required.
- Experience in a mental health or partial hospital setting is required.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team is required.
- Occupational therapy group experience is required.
- Experience with adolescents and adults is required.
- Greet patients and visitors with warmth and professionalism upon arrival at the facility.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities related to their mental health conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans to address clients’ specific needs, focusing on improving daily living skills, work-related skills, and overall quality of life.
- Implement therapeutic interventions using evidence-based practices to help clients achieve their goals.
- Collaborate with psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to client care.
- Educate clients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Monitor and document clients’ progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Provide support and guidance to clients managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges through occupational therapy techniques.
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education opportunities to stay current with best practices in occupational therapy and mental health.
Guidelight Health provides behavioral healthcare by bridging inpatient and outpatient care using PHP and IOP programs. It uses an evidence-based clinical model delivering structured higher-acuity care that fits into patients' schedules and allows treatment while maintaining work or school obligations. It differentiates itself by emphasizing continuity between inpatient and outpatient settings and broad geographic access through PHP/IOP rather than relying on traditional outpatient services. Its goal is to expand access to effective behavioral health treatment and improve engagement and outcomes by making higher-acuity care more reachable and easier to fit into daily life.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
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Founded
2023
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Andover opened July 22, 2026, expanding Massachusetts to eight clinics.
- Prism launched May 7, 2026, deepening differentiation and community referrals.
- Guidelight says over 90% of clients avoided higher-acuity care within 90 days.
What critics are saying
- Rapid 2026 expansion in California, North Carolina, and Massachusetts strains clinical hiring.
- No disclosed funding or profitability leaves expansion dependent on referral volume.
- National chains like LifeStance and Compass can outspend Guidelight on payer contracts.
What makes Guidelight Health unique
- Guidelight runs PHP and IOP, bridging inpatient discharge and weekly outpatient therapy.
- Prism offers LGBTQIA+ affirming IOPs with licensed clinicians in Denver.
- Treatment spans adults and adolescents across 15 clinics in four states.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 7%1 year growth
↑ 9%2 year growth
↑ 19%Guidelight Health has opened its eighth Massachusetts location in Andover, expanding access to structured mental health care in the state where the company was founded. The new clinic at 40 Shattuck Road offers Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programmes for adults aged 18 and older, with adolescent services planned for autumn. The facility provides evidence-based group therapy, medication management, and individual therapy for those requiring more support than traditional outpatient care but not needing inpatient hospitalisation. Combined with virtual services available statewide, the expansion addresses significant need — one in four Massachusetts adults lives with a mental health condition. Guidelight operates 15 clinics across Massachusetts, Colorado, North Carolina, and California. Recent third-party analysis shows more than 90% of clients remained in the community without returning to higher-acuity care within 90 days of discharge.
Guidelight Health launches prism, an LGBTQIA+ affirming Intensive Outpatient Program. Where every identity is seen, valued, and supported. DENVER, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Guidelight Health today announced the launch of Prism, a specially developed LGBTQIA+ affirming Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adults, expanding access to inclusive, evidence-based behavioral health care across the Denver area. The program is now available at Guidelight's Central Park and Cherry Creek clinics, with additional Colorado locations coming soon. Just as a prism takes what appears to be a single beam of light and reveals a full spectrum of color, the Prism program honors the depth, complexity, and individuality of every person it serves. Designed for adults 18 and older, Prism offers a more intentionally designed, culturally responsive environment for those navigating mental health challenges, identity exploration, relationships, and life transitions. While all Guidelight clinics and programs are LGBTQIA+ affirming, Prism represents an optional pathway for individuals seeking structured care in a space that reflects and affirms their lived experience. Through evidence-based programming, clients build practical skills, deepen insight, and strengthen resilience - while being fully seen and respected. "Prism represents an important step forward in our mission to provide accessible, inclusive care for all individuals," said Dr. Andy Cruz, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Guidelight. "Group therapy is powerful on its own - but its impact deepens when experienced alongside peers who understand your lived experience. We are committed to delivering programming that is not only clinically excellent and evidence-based, but also deeply affirming and responsive to the communities we serve." The Prism IOP integrates proven clinical modalities, is led by LGBTQIA+ affirming licensed clinicians, and addresses a range of topics including identity and self-expression, gender affirmation, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and relationship patterns. The program's average length of stay is approximately four weeks, combining individual and group therapy in a warm, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment. Guidelight's streamlined intake process allows most clients to be assessed within just days of referral. Guidelight currently operates clinics across Colorado, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and California, with continued expansion planned in 2026. Guidelight remains focused on delivering world-class care for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and more. Guidelight Central Park is one of two clinics in Denver to now offer Prism, a specially developed LGBTQIA+ affirming Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adults. About Guidelight Health Guidelight is a leading national provider of Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for adults and adolescents. With a mission to redefine mental health care, Guidelight bridges the gap between inpatient and outpatient treatment - delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that fits into the rhythms of daily life. By bringing sophisticated clinical programs to communities across the country, Guidelight is increasing access to transformative care because everyone deserves a seat. For more information, visit guidelighthealth.com. Media Contact: Jennifer Marnowski [email protected] (404) 309-1137
Guidelight, a provider of evidence-based mental health care, has appointed Kelly Jones as Chief Growth Officer. Jones brings over 20 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Partnerships at Compass Health Center. In her new role, Jones will oversee national growth strategy, marketing, referral partnerships and market expansion. She previously held leadership positions at Groups Recover Together and Array Tele-Psychiatry, focusing on scaling access to outcomes-driven care. Guidelight currently operates 12 clinics across Massachusetts, Colorado, North Carolina and California, with further expansion planned for 2026. The company provides treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma and mood disorders.
Guidelight plans to open a second location in Charlotte later this year, with further expansion across North Carolina's Triangle region in 2026.
Bewley initially joined Guidelight Health in February as chief operating officer.