Clinical Admissions Therapist (Bakersfield, California)

Charlie Health•Bakersfield, CA

6d•$65,000 - $77,500•Onsite

About The Position

Charlie Health is looking for a dynamic individual to serve as Clinical Admissions Therapist to work on-site in our Bakersfield, California office. The Clinical Admissions Therapist will be responsible for meeting with clients upon admission, building rapport, completing biopsychosocial assessments, and establishing treatment needs. We’re a mission-driven team working to expand access to life-saving behavioral healthcare for people who need it most. Across all departments, we collaborate to deliver meaningful outcomes and build a more connected, effective model of care. If you're inspired by our mission and excited to help transform the behavioral health landscape, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Able to work on-site in our Bakersfield, California office Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Experience working with a wide range of ages, including children, teens, young adults, and adults preferred
Experience completing behavioral health assessments and admissions preferred
Independent licensure in a mental health field required
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
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