Bilingual Independent Mental Health Therapist

Summary

Join Ascend Healthcare as a Bilingual Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT) and provide remote telemedicine counseling and therapy services to patients in California. You will utilize evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and others in individual and group settings. Responsibilities include patient care, documentation, crisis intervention, case management, and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings. This fully remote position requires an active, unrestricted mental health license in your primary residence and California, bilingualism in English/Spanish, and a patient-first mindset. Ascend offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative remote-first environment.

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
• Ability to sit for extended periods during working hours
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Adequate vision for reading computer screens and documents
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence
• Sufficient hearing ability for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings
• Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity

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
• Provide case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Active or willing to obtain a California License in addition to holding an active license in state of primary residence

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD benefits
• PTO + Company and Floating Holidays
• Yearly CEU Stipend
• Collaborative Environment
• Remote-first setting
• Clinician Founded and Operated
• Monthly Bonus Program
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance