Clinical Admissions Therapist (New York)

Charlie Health

9d•$60,000 - $75,000•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 for people with complex needs. The therapist assesses clients across a wide range of ages and mental health concerns, determines fit for virtual intensive outpatient care, and helps coordinate admissions and treatment teams. The role requires availability for one of the listed weekday shifts, with weekend availability encouraged; alternative availability may be considered individually.

Requirements

Independent licensure in a mental health field is required; associate-level clinicians working toward full licensure may also be considered.
Work authorization 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 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.
Weekend availability is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Develop rapport with clients and referral sources through personable and competent communication.
Present programming information thoroughly and supportively to help clients access care.
Complete virtual biopsychosocial assessments for children, teens, young adults, and adults with various 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.