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Adolescent Wellness Academy
Florida · Remote OK

Virtual Clinical Intake Specialist (Bilingual Therapist, Telehealth)

Counselor / Therapist 8.5 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$60/assessment

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Virtual Clinical Intake Specialist (Bilingual Therapist, Telehealth)
  • Fully Remote | 1099 Independent Contractor | Evenings | Work From Home
  • Florida LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or Registered Intern | Bilingual English & Spanish Required
  • Support Our Admissions Team as a Contract Clinician

When a teen is struggling, the first conversation changes everything, and that conversation is yours. Adolescent Wellness Academy is a behavioral health program serving teens across South Florida.

We’re looking for a bilingual, Spanish-speaking therapist to partner with us as a contract clinician leading virtual Connection Calls: telehealth intake assessments with adolescents ages 13–17 and their families.

On each call you’ll screen for mental health and safety needs and decide whether our Partial Hospitalization (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient (IOP) program fits. Families leave the call ready for care. Our clinicians get a clear clinical picture before day one.

Compensation

  • Florida Licensed (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT)Florida Registered Interns (RMHCI, RCSWI, RMFTI)
  • Rate $60 per assessment $35 per assessment
  • Includes Call + documentation Call + documentation
  • Availability Window Mon–Fri, 5–8 PM EST Mon–Fri, 5–8 PM EST
  • Status 1099 Contractor 1099 Contractor

Calls are scheduled within the availability window, Monday through Friday, based on your availability. You’re paid for every booked assessment, no matter how long it runs.

  • What You’ll Do
  • 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

What You Bring

Active Florida license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (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
  • Skills in crisis assessment, risk assessment, and de-escalation
  • A private home office with reliable internet for HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions
  • Evening availability within our Mon–Fri, 5–8 PM Eastern window
  • Help teens feel heard and families feel supported from the very first conversation.
  • Learn More: Adolescent Wellness Academy

Key Responsibilities

Lead virtual intake assessments for adolescents and their families to determine appropriate levels of care. Document clinical findings and coordinate admissions with the treatment team.

Requirements

Requires an active Florida license as an LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or Registered Intern. Must be fluent in English and Spanish with experience in behavioral health settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental Health CounselingAdolescent TherapyHIPAA Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Virtual Clinical Intake Specialist (Bilingual Therapist, Telehealth) at Adolescent Wellness Academy a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,863 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
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Work-life score8.5 / 10 · top 5% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,863 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $78k (middle half $70k–$85k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 54% remote · 28% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,863 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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  • No call
  • No weekends
  • Remote
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About Adolescent Wellness Academy

Mental Health Care
Davie, Florida
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

1099 Contractor
Paid per assessment
Evening availability (5-8 PM EST)