Remote Therapeutic Intake Coordinator - LCSW/LPC - Full-time

Ally Psychiatry • North Charleston, SC

9h • $60,000 • Remote

About The Position

Ally Psychiatry is seeking a Full-time Therapeutic Intake Coordinator (LCSW or LPC) to join their growing clinical team in a fully remote role serving patients in South Carolina. This role is vital to a patient’s first experience with the organization, involving comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic evaluations (CPT 90791) for new patients. The coordinator ensures thorough assessments that support accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment planning, and a smooth transition to ongoing care with prescribing providers. This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who enjoys assessment-focused work, collaboration with psychiatric providers, and helping patients confidently begin their mental health treatment journey. Ally Psychiatry is a physician-owned and physician-led psychiatry medical group dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care through a collaborative approach. They have a presence in nine states, partnerships spanning more than 55 hospitals, and nearly 20 outpatient clinics, and are the fastest-growing psychiatric organization in the Southeast, committed to supporting providers, strengthening communities, and advancing access to high-quality mental healthcare.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted clinical license in the applicable state (LCSW, LICSW, LPC, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and familiarity with evidence-based screening and assessment tools.
• Experience working with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Excellent clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to quickly build rapport with patients during intake evaluations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to maintain productivity expectations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting psychiatric diagnostic evaluations or clinical assessments in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations across the lifespan preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic evaluations (CPT 90791) for new patients, including clinical history, presenting concerns, psychosocial background, and mental status examination.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the EMR in accordance with Ally Psychiatry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify provisional diagnoses and initial treatment recommendations based on assessment findings.
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners to ensure seamless transition into ongoing psychiatric care.
• Screen for safety concerns including suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, abuse, or neglect, and follow appropriate clinical protocols when risk is identified.
• Provide psychoeducation to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and available resources.
• Maintain a consistent evaluation schedule to support patient access and clinic capacity goals.
• Participate in clinical team meetings, case consultation, and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Fully remote work environment with reliable patient volume
• Predictable schedule / no call
• Collaborative, physician-led clinical team focused on high-quality patient care
• Strong administrative and operational support so clinicians can focus on clinical work rather than logistics
• Opportunity to be part of a growing behavioral health organization expanding access to psychiatric care across multiple states
• A professional, supportive culture that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level