Specialist, Clinical Licensing

Charlie Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider is seeking a Senior Clinician Licensing Specialist to manage multi-state licensing for healthcare providers. This role involves tracking applications, communicating with state boards, and providing guidance on licensing regulations. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of behavioral health clinician licensing experience and a strong understanding of state laws. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $75,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of behavioral health clinician and MD licensing experience.
• Ability to manage multi-state licensing applications.
• Strong communication with state licensing boards.

Responsibilities

• Manage state licensing applications and renewals for mental healthcare providers.
• Create and maintain documentation of state-specific requirements.
• Communicate with state licensing boards on behalf of clinicians.

Skills

Behavioral health clinician licensing experience

State licensing regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

2+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Specialist/Sr. Specialist, Clinical Licensing

Millions of people across the country are navigating mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and eating disorders, but too often, they’re met with barriers to care. From limited local options and long wait times to treatment that lacks personalization, behavioral healthcare can leave people feeling unseen and unsupported. Charlie Health exists to change that. Our mission is to connect the world to life‑saving behavioral health treatment. We deliver personalized, virtual care rooted in connection—between clients and clinicians, care teams, loved ones, and the communities that support them. By focusing on people with complex needs, we’re expanding access to meaningful care and driving better outcomes from the comfort of home.

About the Role

The Senior Clinician Licensing Specialist’s primary responsibility is to cross‑license current and newly onboarded clinicians and MDs (and other staff as needed) in multiple states. The Senior Clinician Licensing Specialist will report to the Senior Manager of Clinician Licensing on all matters relating to clinician licensing. The licensing specialist will keep records of all licensing activities and will meet monthly, quarterly, and annual licensing goals.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of behavioral health clinician and MD licensing experience.

The Senior Clinician Licensing Specialist will work collaboratively with other members of the Clinician Licensing Team and other teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track state licensing applications and renewals for various mental healthcare providers including Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatrists.
• Manage response to all state board communication for assigned states/professions, including any audits, change in scope or rules.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of state‑specific requirements and processes.
• Own full function needed for Cross‑Licensing Department and act as mentor and coach to Licensing team members.
• Leverage data to identify and implement process improvements.
• Research and maintain comprehensive knowledge of state‑specific requirements and regulations for healthcare provider practice.
• Provide white glove service to license all clinical and medical staff in multiple states as assigned.
• Proactively communicate with state licensing boards on behalf of clinicians.
• Prequalify clinicians to assess licensure eligibility in each state by reviewing clinician education, exams taken, supervision history, and work experience.
• Complete any tasks on the clinician’s behalf that can be delegated or shared.
• Arrange background checks and fingerprinting services as applicable.
• Research multiple state licensing laws and provide education to other departments on licensing regulations and law as needed.
• Research CEU requirements for renewals and proactively notify clinicians of requirements and deadlines.
• Complete licensure renewals and apply for permits and registrations on behalf of clinicians as requested.
• Provide education to other departments on licensing regulations and law as needed.
• Proactively communicate with clinical and medical staff to secure necessary information to follow through with licensing tasks.
• Ongoing communication with cross‑department teams to ensure all teams are aware of any new licensing status.
• Meet weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual licensing goals.
• Maintain accurate records of all licensing activities.
• Work collaboratively with other team members on licensing projects.
• Organize work to maintain accuracy and efficiency.

Benefits

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

The total target base compensation for this role will be between $65,000 and $75,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Please note, pay will be determined on an individualized basis and will be impacted by location, experience, expertise, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

Values

• Connection: Care deeply & inspire hope.
• Congruence: Stay curious & heed the evidence.
• Commitment: Act with urgency & don’t give up.

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.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Mental Health Care