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 and DBT in individual and group settings, while maintaining comprehensive patient records. This fully remote position requires an active or obtainable California license, in addition to a license in your primary residence, and bilingualism in English and Vietnamese. Ascend offers a competitive salary, benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, PTO, a yearly CEU stipend, 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/Vietnamese
• Patient-first mindset

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

Bilingual English/Spanish

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