Care Navigator

Why Charlie Health? 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. As a rapidly growing organization, we're reaching more communities every day and building a team that’s redefining what behavioral health treatment can look like. If you're ready to use your skills to drive lasting change and help more people access the care they deserve, we’d love to meet you. About the Role We are a startup with a big vision and your role will be essential to our success. You'll be granted an unparalleled level of responsibility, as your efforts will literally define how many kids we are able to treat. You'll work hand-in-hand with our team to facilitate admission for hundreds of at-risk youth. You'll obsess (in a healthy way) over ensuring that every possible patient and family member feel taken care of by Charlie Health’s admissions team. This position is highly interactive and serves as a critical part of aiding our patients, as you will be their first introduction to Charlie Health. The admissions team ensures that all admissions processes are completed within the designated time and documentation is professionally presented. Our team is composed of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of the mental health crisis and play a formative role in providing life-saving solutions. We are looking for a candidate who is inspired by our mission and excited by the opportunity to increase access to mental health care that will impact millions of lives in a profound way. As a pivotal member of our startup, your role is integral to our vision. Your responsibilities are not just operational but directly tied to our core mission - increasing the number of young people we can treat. You'll be responsible for meeting and exceeding specific admission quotas, actively driving our patient outreach and acquisition efforts. This role requires a proactive approach to engaging potential patients and families, ensuring a seamless admissions process, and adhering to strict timelines and documentation standards. Your performance will be measured against key KPIs, including admission rates, patient satisfaction scores, and time-to-admission metrics. Responsibilities Ensure a supportive, positive experience for clients and referral sources / external providers Work directly with clients, families, and referral sources to understand their needs and preferences Make accurate and timely outbound referrals for who are not admitted to Charlie Health Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders at Charlie Health (e.g., clinical team, admissions team) as needed to fulfill job responsibilities Document all client and referral source interactions in the electronic record system Work closely with the Clinical Outreach and Partnerships teams to build a deep understanding of referral sources and the services they provide Function as a liaison between Charlie Health and partners to ensure all ongoing needs are met and the client experience remains at the center Adhere to stated policies and procedures and achieve performance metrics goals Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, communications, psychology, social work, or related field 1-2 years of relevant work experience (e.g., experience in healthcare, preferably in customer / patient-facing r