Bilingual Independent Mental Health Therapist

Summary

Join Ascend Healthcare as a Bilingual Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPCC) 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 assessment, treatment planning, documentation, crisis intervention, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. 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

• Have an active, unrestricted mental health license in state of primary residence and state of medical services being provided
• Be comfortable working in a remote environment
• Be bilingual in English/Spanish
• Have a 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