Meaningful Work With the Support You Deserve
At Lighthouse, you get the flexibility to build work around your life—and the people, systems, and resources to help you do your best work.
From Application to Your First Student
A clear process. A supportive team. A great start.
Find the Right Fit
We talk through your goals, availability, experience, and the kind of work you’re looking for.
Get Matched With a School
We find an opportunity that fits your schedule, experience, and desired workload.
Complete Paid Onboarding
Get familiar with your systems, responsibilities, and support before your first session.
Meet Your Support Team
Know who to turn to for clinical questions, school needs, or technical help.
Start Serving Students
Step into your assignment ready to focus on what matters most.
Your Caseload Should Work for You
You tell us the commitment you’re looking for. We build your caseload around student needs, scheduling, and the hours you’ve agreed to work.
15+ HOURS
/WEEK
ADJUST AS NEEDED
NO SURPRISE CASELOAD CREEP
You’ve Made Room for the Work. We’ve Made Room for You.
When you choose to work with a Lighthouse school, you’re setting aside time in your schedule and planning around that expected income.
That’s why our school cancellation policy provides additional notice once a therapist has begun working with a school.
30 DAYS
Before a therapist
is assigned
90 DAYS
Once a therapist
is assigned
Support at Every Step
Real people. Real help.
Clinical
Guidance
Mentors and clinical support when questions come up.
Technical
Support
Live help when technology gets in the way.
Assessments & Resources
Access to our library of tools and therapist resources.
A Community of Clinicians
Connect with therapists in your discipline who understand.
Built by a Therapist Who Gets It
Lighthouse was founded by SLP Janet Courtney after decades of clinical experience. What she learned doing the work continues to shape how we support therapists today.
“Take care of people. Period.”
Students. Schools. Therapists.
What Therapists Say
“Very supportive clinical staff/mentors”
“Very supportive clinical staff/mentors, flexible schedule, learning opportunities, and connecting with students via tele-therapy.”
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School Psychologist
“Lighthouse Therapy is truly “by therapists for therapists!“
Great mentorship and staff. Love being able to set my own hours and the flexibility of working from home. The team works together and are quick to answer emails or questions.”
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Speech-Language Pathologist
“I love working for Lighthouse!”
The caseload is VERY manageable, much better than the in-person jobs that I’ve had the last 6 years… I also appreciate that the owner is a therapist and knows what it’s like to be one!
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Why do we only offer 1099 contracting postitions?
Lighthouse works exclusively with 1099 contractors, giving therapists greater flexibility and control over how they work. Here’s how that compares with traditional W-2 employment.
1099 Contractor
FLEXIBILITY & INDEPENDeNCE
Set your caseload
Choose the amount of work you want to take on.
Set your schedule
Build around the hours and days you prefer.
Work/life balance
More flexibility to adjust your schedule as life changes.
Responsible for your taxes
You’ll handle your own taxes.
Responsible for your benefits
You’ll manage your own benefits.
Less predictable income
Income can vary based on your caseload and assignments.
W-2 Employee
STRUCTURE & STABILITY
Consistent pay
A more predictable income structure.
Taxes handled for you
Taxes are withheld from your paycheck.
Potential benefits
Health insurance and other benefits may be available through your employer.
Assigned schedule
Your working hours are typically determined by your employer.
Assigned caseload
You may have less control over the students and workload assigned to you.
Less flexibility
Schedule and caseload changes may be more limited.
Why Not Just Be a Contractor on Your Own?
We encourage you to. Independent contracting can be a great option. But the path can sometimes be more complicated than expected.
Here are a few roadblocks we’ve run into—and how we’ve worked to make them easier.
Video Platform
On your own:
Find and pay for a secure, school-ready platform.
With Lighthouse:
Your HIPAA/FERPA-compliant platform is provided.
Documentation
On your own:
Find, learn, and pay for your own EMR.
With Lighthouse:
Your documentation system is provided.
Late School Payments
On your own:
A school’s late payment can create a gap in your income.
With Lighthouse:
We manage the school relationship and billing process.
Finding Your Next Opportunity
On your own:
Losing one school can leave a big hole in your caseload.
With Lighthouse:
You have access to our network of school partnerships and new opportunities.
There Might Be a Place for You Here
Different disciplines. Different schools. Different schedules.
One community that has your back.