Independent Mental Health Therapist - Michigan, Remote

Ascend Healthcare•Michigan, MI

1d•$83,000 - $93,000•Remote

About The Position

Ascend Healthcare is seeking a licensed therapist or counselor (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) to provide counseling and therapy to patients of its Community Health Center partners. Services are delivered remotely through telemedicine. The clinician must hold an active license in their state of primary residence and hold or be willing to obtain a Michigan license. The role uses a patient-first, “say yes” approach, meeting patients where they are and supporting their recovery and stabilization. The therapist delivers evidence-based individual and group treatment, documents care and maintains clinical records, supports crisis response and case planning, and provides case management as needed. The position is fully remote, though in-person attendance may be required as company needs arise. Candidates should be comfortable working remotely and willing to work evening hours. The role is full-time, with a starting minimum salary of $83,000–$93,000 for candidates whose primary residence is in Michigan, plus a monthly bonus program.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted mental health license in the state of primary residence and the state where services are provided; must hold or be willing to obtain a Michigan license.
Comfort working in a remote environment.
Willingness to work evening hours.
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 for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings.
Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based therapy modalities to meet patients’ clinical needs, such as CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, psychoeducation, trauma therapy, addiction therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and bereavement or grief counseling.
Implement treatment modalities in individual and group therapy settings, with a focus on engaging 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 activities and services appropriately, ensuring compliance with clinical best practices, contracts, regulations, and legal requirements.
Conduct crisis intervention for individuals and families based on the individual’s safety plan.
Participate in regular case planning with the multidisciplinary team as new information is gathered to support clinically appropriate patient disposition.
Participate in individual and group supervision as required.
Take part in ongoing education, in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency; demonstrate competency through post-testing, skill observation, and supervisor assessment.
Provide case management services as needed to promote recovery and community reintegration.
Perform other duties as assigned.