On-Site Clinical Admissions Therapist – Behavioral Health

Charlie Health, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlie Health, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Admissions Therapist for our Bakersfield, CA office. You will meet clients on admission, build rapport, and conduct biopsychosocial assessments to establish treatment needs.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to expanding access to behavioral health care. This on-site role emphasizes collaboration with admissions and clinical teams to coordinate intake and care pathways.

Qualifications

• On-site in Bakersfield, CA, Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM.
• Experience with children, teens, young adults, and adults preferred.
• Experience completing behavioral health assessments and admissions preferred.
• Independent licensure in a mental health field required.
• Associate-level clinicians welcome to grow toward full licensure.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate personable communication to develop rapport with clients and referrals.
• Present program information to help clients access care.
• Complete virtual biopsychosocial assessments for diverse ages.
• Determine appropriateness and fit for virtual IOP level of care.
• Construct provisional mental health diagnoses using DSM-V criteria.
• Document client information per regulatory standards in the EMR.
• Assign treatment team members and group schedules for new admissions.
• Interface with Admissions, Verification of Benefits, Utilization Review, and Clinical teams.
• Collaborate with hospitals, treatment centers, psychiatrists, therapists, and other providers upon admission.
• Work authorized in the United States and maintain English proficiency.
• Maintain strong communication and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

On-site requirement

Age range experience

Behavioral health assessments

Licensure in mental health

Job description

Charlie Health, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Admissions Therapist for our Bakersfield, CA office. You will meet clients on admission, build rapport, and conduct biopsychosocial assessments to establish treatment needs.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to expanding access to behavioral health care. This on-site role emphasizes collaboration with admissions and clinical teams to coordinate intake and care pathways.