Clinical Admissions Therapist (Virginia) [Remote]

Why Charlie Health?

We are currently facing a nationwide mental health epidemic marked by rising rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, and suicide. At the same time, those seeking help often encounter barriers—whether geographic, financial, or systemic—that prevent them from receiving timely and effective care. This urgent need calls for a reimagined approach to behavioral health treatment.

At Charlie Health, our mission is to connect the world to life-saving mental health treatment. Our innovative virtual programs combine curated group sessions, individual therapy, and family therapy, delivered through personalized, evidence-based treatment plans designed for sustainable healing from the comfort of home. By connecting individuals with shared experiences and fostering supportive communities, Charlie Health provides a pathway to long-term recovery, with over 90% of our clients seeing improvement in their most challenging mental health symptoms.

Every member of our team shares a deep commitment to this mission. If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us in reshaping the future of mental healthcare.

About the Role

Charlie Health is looking for a dynamic individual to serve as Clinical Admissions Therapist. Clinical Admissions Therapist will be responsible for meeting with clients upon admission, building rapport, completing biopsychosocial assessments, and establishing treatment needs.

Our team is comprised of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of the mental health crisis and play a formative role in providing live-saving solutions. We are looking for a candidate who is inspired by our mission and excited by the opportunity to build a business that will impact millions of lives in a profound way. 

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 adolescents and young 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
• Looking to cover the following shifts to meet the schedules and needs of our adolescent and young adult clients:
  • Monday - Friday: 12pm-8pm
  • Sunday - Thursday: 12pm-8pm 
  • Weekends encouraged
  • Will consider alternative availability on individual basis
• 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

Requirements

• Experience working with teens and young adults preferred
• Experience completing behavioral health assessments and admissions preferred
• Independent licensure in a mental health field required
• Must be independently licensed in Virginia 

Benefits

Charlie Health is pleased to offer comprehensive benefits to all full-time, exempt employees. Read more about our benefits  here.

Additional Information

Note to Colorado applicants: applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis

The expected base pay for this role will be between $60,000 and $70,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and will be impacted by location and years of experience. Further, base pay is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Charlie Health-sponsored benefits. #li-remote

Our Values

• Connection: Care deeply & inspire hope.

  • We care personally about every single person in the Charlie Health ecosystem: our clients, providers, and team members alike.
  • We inspire hope with every interaction, reminding our clients that we truly and unconditionally believe in them.

• Congruence: Stay curious & heed the evidence.

  • We ask “why” five times before we’re satisfied with the answer. We don’t stick to the status quo; we challenge our assumptions and remain humble.
  • Above all, we’re results-oriented. When we find data that calls our original plan into question, we modify or pivot.

• Commitment: Act with urgency & don’t give up.

  • We work as swiftly as possible. The mental health crisis is relentless, and so are we.
  • Our clients don’t give up and neither do we. Persistence is our superpower.

Please do not call our public clinical admissions line in regard to this or any other job posting.

Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. If you are interested in exploring opportunities at Charlie Health, please go directly to our Careers Page: Charlie Health will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process with our company. In addition, Charlie Health will not ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by our People Operations team. All communications with Charlie Health Talent and People Operations professionals will only be sent from @charliehealth.com email addresses. Legitimate emails will never originate from gmail.com, yahoo.com, or other commercial email services.

Recruiting agencies, please do not submit unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We have a roster of agencies with whom we partner, and we will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.

At Charlie Health, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health and substance use disorder treatments to all young people.

Charlie Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.