Clinical Admissions Therapist (Wisconsin)

Charlie Health

10d•$55,000 - $67,500•Remote

About The Position

Charlie Health is seeking a Clinical Admissions Therapist to meet with clients upon admission, build rapport, complete biopsychosocial assessments, and establish treatment needs. The role supports the organization’s mission to expand access to personalized, virtual behavioral healthcare. The therapist conducts virtual assessments for clients across a wide range of ages and mental health concerns, determines whether clients are appropriate for a virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP), and develops provisional mental health diagnoses using DSM-V criteria. The role also includes documenting client information, coordinating treatment teams and group schedules, and working with internal teams and external referral sources to facilitate intake and admission. The position requires work authorization in the United States and native or bilingual English proficiency. Coverage is sought for shifts requiring availability from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. MT or 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. MT. Weekends are encouraged, and alternative availability may be considered individually. The role is remote, as indicated by the job posting.

Requirements

Independent licensure in a mental health field is required.
Work authorization in the United States.
Native or bilingual English proficiency.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Access to reliable technology resources for uninterrupted, confidential, and compliant telehealth services.
Ability to thrive in a 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.
Experience completing behavioral health assessments and admissions.
Availability for weekend coverage.
Associate-level clinicians eager to grow and work toward full licensure may be considered.

Responsibilities

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