Bilingual Associate Mental Health Therapist

Summary

Join Ascend Healthcare as a Bilingual Licensed Associate Therapist (ACSW, LACC) and provide remote telemedicine counseling and therapy services to patients in California. We are a patient-first organization committed to a 'no wrong door' approach, treating patients where they are and guiding them on their recovery journey. You will utilize evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and others in individual and group settings. The role requires active or willingness to obtain a California Medical License and bilingualism in English/Spanish. Ascend offers a fully remote, collaborative environment with competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted mental health license in state of primary residence and state of medical services being provided
• Comfortable working in a remote environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Patient-first mindset
• Prolonged Sitting : Ability to sit for extended periods during working hours
• Manual Dexterity : Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for using a 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
• Clinician must be active or willing to obtain a California Medical License
• Clinician must be bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care modalities of evidence-based practices to best meet the clinical needs of the patients. Examples include; CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychoeducation (Symptom Recognition), Trauma Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, etc
• Implement these specific treatment modalities in both the individual and group therapy setting, with a focus of engaging patients in their treatment plan
• Review and signature of patient clinical Psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, and consents as needed for the patient in a timely manner
• Maintain the clinic record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process
• Document all services and patient activities appropriately. Ensure documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory and other legal
• Conduct crisis intervention for the individual and family based on the individual’s safety plan
• Participate in regular case planning with the involved Multidisciplinary Team as new information is gathered to ensure the most clinically appropriate patient disposition
• Participate in individual and group supervision as required
• Participate in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency
• Demonstrate competency through post-testing, skill observation, and performance as assessed by direct supervisor

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Clinical Supervision hours
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD benefits
• PTO + Company Holidays
• Yearly CEU Stipend
• Collaborative Environment
• Remote-first setting
• Clinician Founded and Operated
• Monthly Bonus Program
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• 5, 8-hour or 4, 10-shifts available
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance