Licensed Psychologists in Santa Maria, CA

Ascellus • Santa Maria, CA

5d • $160 - $200 • Remote

About The Position

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

The typical course of treatment is 4–12 sessions. Clinicians choose a caseload of 5–20 cases and set their own availability, receiving referrals based on their selected volume and capacity. Documentation must be completed within 24–48 hours using the Ascellus Provider Portal.

Compensation is $160–$200 per therapy session, depending on relevant experience; the high end of the range is reserved for clinicians with significant applicable experience. No-show and late-cancellation appointments are paid at the full hourly rate when the cancellation is within 24 hours and proper patient outreach has been completed.

Ascellus provides referral flow and intake coordination, billing and collections support, credentialing support, scheduling and reminders, and access to a consultation community that includes a clinical team specializing in workers’ compensation behavioral health, peer consultation groups, case conferences, and training.

Requirements

• Active California Psychologist license (PhD/PsyD).
• At least 1 year of post-licensure experience.
• Competence in CBT, evidence-based treatment, and timely documentation.
• Telehealth-ready private workspace.

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, to injured workers.
• Support injured workers in pursuing return to function following a work injury.
• Complete documentation within 24–48 hours using the Ascellus Provider Portal.
• Choose a caseload of 5–20 cases and set personal availability.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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