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 involves comprehensive patient care, documentation, crisis intervention, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, clinical supervision, and professional development opportunities in a fully remote, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Be a Licensed Associate Therapist (ACSW, LACC)
• Be bilingual in English and Vietnamese
• Be active or willing to obtain a California Medical License

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with various therapy modalities (CBT, DBT, etc.)

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