Licensed Clinical Intake Specialist

Remote | Independent Contractor (1099) | $35/hour Active Florida LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT | Fluent English & Spanish Required About The Role Be the first clinical connection for teens and families seeking care at Adolescent Wellness Academy. You'll lead Connection Calls: brief intake consultations with adolescents ages 13–17 and their caregivers to understand their concerns, assess safety and treatment needs, and determine whether our PHP or IOP program is an appropriate fit. These conversations combine clinical screening with compassionate guidance. You'll help teens feel comfortable engaging in treatment, answer caregivers' questions, and identify concerns requiring escalation or a different level of care. After each call, you'll document your findings and coordinate next steps with Admissions and clinical teams. Availability & Compensation Must be available Monday–Friday, 5:00–8:00 PM ESTConsultations depend on demand; you will not always be scheduled during this windowGuaranteed minimum of 5 paid hours per week$35 per hour worked, including consultations, documentation, and related clinical tasksLog actual hours worked; the full availability window is not automatically paidComplete documentation immediately after each screening What You'll Do Conduct Connection Calls with teens and caregiversBuild rapport, assess treatment readiness, and explain PHP/IOP optionsComplete brief CALOCUS screenings, crisis assessments, and suicide risk assessmentsUse de-escalation skills and recognize when immediate escalation or a higher level of care is neededNavigate difficult family conversations with clarity and compassionDocument findings and coordinate with Admissions and clinical teams Required Qualifications Active, full Florida licensure as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT (or equivalent)Fluency in English and Spanish, including clinical conversations with teens and familiesClinical experience with adolescents and adolescent PHP/IOP careExperience in crisis assessment, suicide risk assessment, and de-escalationStrong clinical judgment and timely, independent decision-makingAbility to remain calm, organized, and effective during high-risk situationsPrivate workspace for confidential remote consultationsConsistent availability Monday–Friday, 5:00–8:00 PM Eastern Registered intern or provisional status does not meet the licensure requirement. Help teens feel heard and families feel supported from their first conversation. Learn More: Adolescent Wellness Academy