Clinical Admissions Therapist (California)

Charlie Health Clinical•California, USA, CA

9h•$65,000 - $77,500•Remote

About The Position

Charlie Health is seeking a dynamic Clinical Admissions Therapist to join their mission-driven team. This role involves meeting clients upon admission, building rapport, conducting biopsychosocial assessments, and determining treatment needs. The position is crucial in expanding access to life-saving behavioral healthcare, particularly for individuals with complex needs. The team collaborates to deliver meaningful outcomes and improve the model of care in behavioral health.

Requirements

Independent licensure in a mental health field required
Work authorized in the United States and native or bilingual English proficiency
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Access to reliable technology resources to deliver uninterrupted, confidential, and compliant telehealth services
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail and quality of care

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a wide range of ages, including children, teens, young adults, and adults preferred
Experience completing behavioral health assessments and admissions preferred
An independent license is preferred, but we’re happy to work with associate-level clinicians who are eager to grow and work toward full licensure.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate personable and competent communication skills to develop rapport with clients and referral sources
Present programming information in a thorough and supportive manner to help clients gain access to care
Complete virtual biopsychosocial assessments for a wide range of ages, including children, teens, young adults, and adults with various mental health concerns
Determine appropriateness and fit for virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) level of care
Construct provisional mental health diagnoses utilizing DSM-V criteria
Document client information in accordance with regulatory standards using electronic medical record
Assign treatment team members and group schedules while informing staff of new admissions
Interface with Admissions, Verification of Benefits, Utilization Review, and Clinical teams in facilitating intake
Collaborate with referral sources: hospitals, treatment centers, psychiatrists, therapists, and other behavioral health providers upon admission