Virtual Clinical Intake Specialist (Bilingual Therapist, Telehealth)

About the role

Adolescent Wellness Academy, a behavioral health program serving teens across South Florida, is looking for a bilingual English-Spanish therapist to work as a contract clinician on fully remote, evening virtual intake calls. The clinician screens teens (ages 13-17) and their families for mental health and safety needs and decides whether the Partial Hospitalization (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient (IOP) program fits. The position is 1099 independent contractor, evenings, and fully remote.

Key responsibilities

• Lead telehealth intake assessments with teens and their parents or caregivers
• Complete CALOCUS level-of-care screenings, crisis assessments and suicide risk assessments
• Recognize when a teen needs crisis intervention, escalation or a higher level of care
• Document clinical findings and coordinate admissions with the Admissions and treatment teams

Required profile

• Active Florida license as LMHC, LCSW or LMFT, or Florida Registered Intern status
• Fluent English and Spanish
• Experience as a counselor, therapist or clinician working with adolescents in PHP, IOP or other behavioral health settings
• Private home office with reliable internet for HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions
• Availability Monday to Friday, 5-8 PM EST

Required skills

• Crisis assessment, risk assessment and de-escalation
• Telehealth screening and documentation

What we offer

• $60 per assessment for Florida licensed clinicians (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT)
• $35 per assessment for Florida registered interns
• Paid for every booked assessment, regardless of length