Independent Mental Health Therapist - Washington, Remote

Ascend Healthcare•Massachusetts, USA, MA

5d•$88,000 - $98,000•Remote

About The Position

Ascend Healthcare is seeking a licensed therapist or counselor (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) to provide remote counseling and therapy to patients of its Community Health Center partners through telemedicine. The clinician will use a patient-first, “say yes” approach, meeting patients where they are and supporting their recovery and stabilization. The clinician must hold an active license in their state of primary residence and hold or be willing to obtain a Washington license. The role includes providing evidence-based individual and group therapy, maintaining timely and compliant clinical documentation, responding to crises according to patient safety plans, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams. Clinicians also participate in supervision and ongoing education, and provide case management as needed. The position is fully remote, though in-person attendance may be required as company needs arise. Candidates should be willing to work evening hours and have a quiet workspace with reliable internet access. Ascend Healthcare describes its work as integrated psychiatric and behavioral health care delivered in partnership with health centers, with an emphasis on equity, compassion, operational excellence, collaboration, and patient-first care. The role is full-time. The stated starting minimum salary range for employees whose primary residence is in Washington is $88,000–$98,000, with a monthly bonus program.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted mental health license in the state of primary residence and in the state where services are provided; must hold or be willing to obtain a Washington license.
Comfortable working in a remote environment.
Willingness to work evening hours.
Patient-first mindset.
Ability to sit for extended periods during working hours.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination 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 to participate in phone calls or virtual meetings.
Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based counseling and therapy modalities tailored to patients’ clinical needs, including approaches such as CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, psychoeducation, trauma therapy, addiction therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and bereavement or grief counseling.
Deliver treatment in individual and group therapy settings and engage patients in their treatment plans.
Review and sign patient psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and consents as needed in a timely manner.
Maintain clinic records and document services and patient activities in accordance with clinical best practices, contracts, regulatory requirements, and applicable law.
Conduct crisis intervention for individuals and families based on the individual’s safety plan.
Participate in regular case planning with the multidisciplinary team as information is gathered to determine clinically appropriate patient disposition.
Participate in individual and group supervision as required.
Participate in ongoing education, in-services, and training, and demonstrate competency through post-testing, observed skills, and supervisor assessment.
Provide case management services as needed to promote recovery and community reintegration.
Perform other duties as assigned.