Clinical Admissions Therapist (North Carolina)

The role

This person meets with clients on admission, builds rapport, and completes virtual biopsychosocial assessments. They determine fit for virtual intensive outpatient care and work with the intake and clinical teams.

What you will do

• Build rapport with clients and referral sources through clear, personable communication
• Present programming information so clients can access care
• Complete virtual biopsychosocial assessments for children, teens, young adults, and adults
• Determine appropriateness and fit for virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) care
• Construct provisional mental health diagnoses using DSM-V criteria
• Document client information in the electronic medical record in line with regulatory standards
• Assign treatment team members and group schedules, and inform staff of new admissions
• Work with Admissions, Verification of Benefits, Utilization Review, and Clinical teams on intake
• Collaborate with referral sources such as hospitals, treatment centers, psychiatrists, therapists, and other behavioral health providers

Required qualifications

• Independent licensure in a mental health field
• Work authorization in the United States
• Native or bilingual English proficiency
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable technology for uninterrupted, confidential, and compliant telehealth services
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail

Nice to have

• Experience working with a wide range of ages, including children, teens, young adults, and adults
• Experience completing behavioral health assessments and admissions
• Independent license (associate-level clinicians eager to grow toward full licensure are also considered)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for full-time, exempt employees
• Base pay of $60,000 to $70,000 per year at the start of employment, based on the individual, location, and experience
• Possible incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, and short and long-term incentive packages, depending on the position
• State background check fees paid in full by Charlie Health (Florida requires a fingerprint-based check)

Before you apply

• Several state background checks are required for clearance to see clients
• Applications for Colorado are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis
• Charlie Health will not ask for personal banking information until an offer is signed and onboarding paperwork is provided

About the company

Charlie Health delivers personalized, virtual behavioral health care, including for mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. Its mission is to connect people to life-saving behavioral health treatment.