Ascend Healthcare Inc
Independent Mental Health Therapist- (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) California- Remote
Ascend Healthcare Inc, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Independent Mental Health Therapist - California (Remote)
Ascend Healthcare is committed to providing fully integrated, quality psychiatric and behavioral health services in a compassionate, convenient, and affordable manner. We work with external partners to provide services to patients across the country through integrated psychiatric medication management, substance use disorder treatment, counseling services, peer support and care coordination for seamless patient care. Our “no wrong door” treatment model finds ways to say “yes” to any patient referral rather than applying exclusionary criteria. This approach reflects our values of improved patient and clinician experience, better outcomes, and lower costs.
Work Environment
Collaboration and teamwork
Patient‑First mindset
Work‑from‑home opportunities
Career growth and professional development training
Why Ascend? You’ll be joining a team delivering innovative, compassionate care to communities that need it most. Your work drives real impact—and your career grows alongside it.
Position Summary We are looking for a Licensed Independent Therapist (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) to provide counseling and therapy to our patients. Services will be delivered remotely via telemedicine to patients of our Community Health Center partners. We focus on a “say yes” first approach, treating patients wherever they are and guiding them on their journey to recovery and stabilization.
Clinician must have an active, unrestricted behavioral health license in California.
Key Areas of Ownership
Provide patient‑care modalities of evidence‑based practices to best meet clinical needs (CBT, DBT, Solution‑Focused Therapy, Psychoeducation, Trauma Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, etc.).
Implement these modalities in individual and group therapy settings, engaging patients in their treatment plans.
Review, sign, and manage patient clinical psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and consents in a timely manner; maintain clinic records with appropriate documentation.
Document all services and patient activities; ensure compliance with clinical best practices, contractual, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Conduct crisis intervention for individuals and families based on safety plans.
Participate in regular case planning with multidisciplinary teams to ensure clinically appropriate patient dispositions.
Engage in individual and group supervision; participate in ongoing education, in‑services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency.
Provide case‑management services to promote recovery and community reintegration.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Active, unrestricted mental health license in California.
Comfortable working remotely.
Patient‑first mindset.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods during working hours.
Manual Dexterity: Good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for using computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
Visual Requirements: Adequate vision for reading computer screens and documents.
Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence.
Hearing: Sufficient hearing ability for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings.
Work Environment: Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity.
Perks
Competitive salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and LTD benefits
PTO + Company holidays
Yearly CEU stipend
Collaborative environment
Remote‑first setting
Clinician founded and operated
Job Type:
Full‑time Location:
Remote Salary:
$95,000 – $105,000 (California resident) with monthly bonus program
Benefits
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Ascend Healthcare is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Ascend Healthcare participates in conducting comprehensive background checks and drug screenings for all potential employees as a contingency to gaining employment status.
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Work Environment
Collaboration and teamwork
Patient‑First mindset
Work‑from‑home opportunities
Career growth and professional development training
Why Ascend? You’ll be joining a team delivering innovative, compassionate care to communities that need it most. Your work drives real impact—and your career grows alongside it.
Position Summary We are looking for a Licensed Independent Therapist (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) to provide counseling and therapy to our patients. Services will be delivered remotely via telemedicine to patients of our Community Health Center partners. We focus on a “say yes” first approach, treating patients wherever they are and guiding them on their journey to recovery and stabilization.
Clinician must have an active, unrestricted behavioral health license in California.
Key Areas of Ownership
Provide patient‑care modalities of evidence‑based practices to best meet clinical needs (CBT, DBT, Solution‑Focused Therapy, Psychoeducation, Trauma Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, etc.).
Implement these modalities in individual and group therapy settings, engaging patients in their treatment plans.
Review, sign, and manage patient clinical psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and consents in a timely manner; maintain clinic records with appropriate documentation.
Document all services and patient activities; ensure compliance with clinical best practices, contractual, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Conduct crisis intervention for individuals and families based on safety plans.
Participate in regular case planning with multidisciplinary teams to ensure clinically appropriate patient dispositions.
Engage in individual and group supervision; participate in ongoing education, in‑services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency.
Provide case‑management services to promote recovery and community reintegration.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Active, unrestricted mental health license in California.
Comfortable working remotely.
Patient‑first mindset.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods during working hours.
Manual Dexterity: Good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for using computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
Visual Requirements: Adequate vision for reading computer screens and documents.
Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence.
Hearing: Sufficient hearing ability for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings.
Work Environment: Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity.
Perks
Competitive salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and LTD benefits
PTO + Company holidays
Yearly CEU stipend
Collaborative environment
Remote‑first setting
Clinician founded and operated
Job Type:
Full‑time Location:
Remote Salary:
$95,000 – $105,000 (California resident) with monthly bonus program
Benefits
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Ascend Healthcare is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Ascend Healthcare participates in conducting comprehensive background checks and drug screenings for all potential employees as a contingency to gaining employment status.
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