California Licensed Psychologist

Ascellus • Bakersfield, CA

1d • $160 - $200

About The Position

Ascellus is a behavioral health provider focused on helping injured workers restore their physical and emotional well-being. The role provides time-limited outpatient psychotherapy to injured workers in the workers’ compensation space. It is a 1099 position intended for clinicians seeking flexibility, operational support, and a thoughtful clinical culture.

Clinicians typically provide 4–12 therapy sessions per case and choose a caseload of 5–20 cases. They set their own availability and receive referrals based on their chosen volume and capacity. Ascellus provides referral flow and intake coordination, billing and collections, credentialing support, scheduling and reminders, and a consultation community with a clinical team specializing in workers’ compensation behavioral health, peer consultation, case conferences, and training. Compensation is $160–$200 per therapy session, depending on relevant experience; the high end is reserved for clinicians with significant applicable experience. No-show or late-cancel appointments within 24 hours are paid at the full hourly rate when proper patient outreach has occurred.

Requirements

• Active California psychologist license (PhD or PsyD).
• At least one year of post-licensure experience.
• Competence in CBT, evidence-based treatment, and timely documentation.
• In-office availability at locations 93306, 93307, and 93309.

Nice To Haves

• Training or certification in PTSD interventions, such as EMDR, PE, or CPT.
• Background in health psychology.
• Experience in military, VA, or forensic settings.
• Spanish language fluency.

Responsibilities

• Provide time-limited psychotherapy, typically 4–12 sessions per case.
• Work with injured workers in pursuit of return to function following a work injury.
• Complete documentation within 24–48 hours using the Ascellus Provider Portal.
• Set personal availability and choose caseload volume.

Benefits

• Referral flow and intake coordination.
• Billing and collections support.
• Credentialing support.
• Scheduling and reminders.
• Clinical consultation community, including peer consultation, case conferences, and training.
• Full hourly-rate payment for no-show or late-cancel appointments within 24 hours when proper patient outreach has occurred.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree