Location & Practice Overview

The role supports clients in the Phoenix, Arizona area through a completely virtual care platform. Clinicians work remotely while delivering services under Arizona licensure requirements.

Care Delivery 100% telehealth
Practice Model Virtual intensive outpatient program
Geographic Scope Arizona-licensed clinicians serving statewide clients
Setting Type Outpatient behavioral health via secure video
Market Phoenix and broader Arizona virtual coverage

Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions via telehealth.
  • Create and update treatment plans based on client progress and clinical needs.
  • Complete timely clinical documentation for all encounters.
  • Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members through case consultation.
  • Support program quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Engage clients and families in structured, evidence-based therapeutic work.

Day-to-day work emphasizes direct clinical contact within a structured virtual intensive program rather than traditional once-weekly outpatient therapy.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must hold an active Arizona mental health license at the independent or associate level as specified by the employer.

Arizona Licensure
Independent or associate-level mental health license required in Arizona
Accepted Credentials
LPC (including compact where applicable), LCSW, LMFT, LMSW, LAC, LAMFT, or equivalent
Preferred Experience
Prior work with adolescents, young adults, and families
Employment Classification
W-2 (full-time or part-time)
Additional Preference
Familiarity with evidence-based modalities such as CBT or DBT

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time roles offer a defined annual salary range. Part-time clinicians are paid hourly. Signing bonuses are listed in the current posting for eligible candidates.

  • Full-time compensation: $70,000–$80,000 per year
  • Part-time rate: $47–$63 per hour
  • Signing bonuses available for eligible clinicians
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Wellness stipend, free online CEUs, malpractice coverage, and PTO

Schedule & Work Environment

Hours Options Full-time 40 hours/week or part-time starting at 12 hours/week
Remote Status Fully remote W-2 position
Shift Preference Evening availability required for full-time clinicians
Schedule Visibility Advance notice of assigned sessions
Flexibility Part-time schedules offer greater hour flexibility within program needs

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Therapists serve adolescents and young adults, along with their families, who need more intensive support than standard weekly outpatient therapy can provide.

Primary Age Range Teens and young adults
Support Level Needed Clients requiring structured IOP-intensity care
Common Presentations Mental health concerns, substance use, and co-occurring issues
Family Involvement Family members regularly included in treatment
Care Environment Secure virtual sessions from the client’s home setting

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of this position is the delivery of intensive outpatient programming that combines multiple session types each week within a virtual format.

Therapy Formats Individual, family, and curated group sessions
Program Intensity IOP-level structure (typically 9–12 hours weekly for clients)
Modality Emphasis Evidence-based approaches including CBT and DBT skills
Treatment Planning Personalized plans integrating multiple therapeutic components

Role Highlights

Distinctive features of this opening include the combination of fully remote work with intensive outpatient programming focused specifically on younger populations.

  • Complete remote delivery of IOP-level clinical services
  • Dedicated caseload emphasis on adolescents, young adults, and families
  • Integrated individual + family + group therapy within a single program structure
  • Administrative and operational support so clinicians can prioritize direct care
  • Option for both full-time and part-time W-2 employment under the same clinical model

About Charlie Health

Charlie Health provides virtual intensive outpatient behavioral health programs. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, the organization delivers telehealth-based care focused on adolescents, young adults, and families.

Organization Focus Virtual intensive outpatient behavioral health
Year Founded 2020
Headquarters Bozeman, Montana
Primary Service Telehealth IOP for teens, young adults, and families

Frequently Asked Questions

Do full-time and part-time roles have different licensing requirements?
No. Both require an active independent or associate-level mental health license in Arizona. The difference is primarily in weekly hour commitment and evening availability expectations.
Which specific Arizona licenses are accepted?
Accepted credentials include LPC (and compact licenses where applicable), LCSW, LMFT, LMSW, LAC, LAMFT, and equivalent mental health licenses recognized in Arizona.
Are signing bonuses guaranteed?
Signing bonuses are listed in the current posting and available for eligible clinicians. Specific amounts and eligibility are confirmed during the hiring process.
How much evening work is expected?
Full-time clinicians are required to have evening availability to align with client schedules. Part-time roles offer more flexibility within the minimum hour requirement.
Is family therapy a required part of the caseload?
Yes. The program model routinely includes family therapy sessions alongside individual and group work.
Does Charlie Health assist with additional state licenses?
Support and reimbursement for cross-state licensure are available for eligible full-time clinicians once they hold independent licensure in their home state.
What is the typical client weekly commitment in this program?
Clients in the virtual IOP generally participate in a combination of group, individual, and family sessions totaling approximately 9–12 hours per week.

Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Phoenix, AZ

A Licensed Mental Health Therapist position with Charlie Health offers fully remote W-2 employment serving the Phoenix, Arizona market. Clinicians deliver virtual intensive outpatient programming to adolescents, young adults, and families, combining individual therapy, family sessions, and group work within an evidence-based framework. The role requires an active independent or associate-level mental health license in Arizona; accepted credentials include LPC (compact accepted where applicable), LCSW, LMFT, LMSW, LAC, and LAMFT. Full-time compensation ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 annually, while part-time clinicians earn $47–$63 per hour, with signing bonuses available for eligible candidates. Evening availability is required for full-time schedules, and the position includes 401(k) matching, health coverage, wellness support, free CEUs, malpractice insurance, and paid time off. Charlie Health, founded in 2020 and based in Bozeman, Montana, operates a telehealth IOP model focused on higher-acuity outpatient care. This opening allows licensed therapists to provide structured, multi-format treatment remotely while working with clients who need more intensity than traditional weekly therapy.

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