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Ascend Healthcare

B2B telepsychiatry and behavioral health services

Bilingual Independent Mental Health Therapist

Full-Time
$80k - $90k+ Monthly bonus program
Mid
Remote in USA
RemoteMay require in-person attendance as company needs arise. Must hold or obtain a license in Arizona, Oregon, or Washington, in addition to an active license in the state of primary residence.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health

About the job

Requirements
  • Hold an active, unrestricted mental health license in the state of primary residence and in the state where medical services are provided.
  • Be bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Be comfortable working in a remote environment.
  • Maintain a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity.
  • Be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer keyboard, mouse, and office equipment.
  • Have adequate vision to read computer screens and documents and sufficient hearing to participate in phone calls or virtual meetings.
  • Have clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence.
Responsibilities
  • Provide counseling and therapy treatment remotely through telemedicine to patients of Community Health Center partners.
  • Provide patient care using evidence-based practices suited to patients’ clinical needs, including 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, engaging patients in their treatment plans.
  • Review and sign patient clinical psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and consents as needed and in a timely manner.
  • Maintain clinic records, including documentation of activities performed as part of service delivery.
  • Document services and patient activities in compliance with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory requirements, and other applicable 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 determine 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, and demonstrate competency through post-testing, skill observation, and performance assessment by the direct supervisor.
  • Provide case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

Ascend Healthcare provides integrated psychiatric and behavioral health services through a telehealth platform for partner healthcare organizations. It operates on a B2B model, delivering telepsychiatry, substance use disorder treatment, and telecounseling within primary care clinics, FQHCs, and specialty settings to patients of all ages. Clinicians at partner sites offer remote assessments, therapy, medication management, and counseling as part of routine care. By embedding mental health services into existing healthcare workflows, Ascend aims to improve access, coordination, and patient outcomes across a wide range of conditions.

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What believers are saying

  • Ascend reported 24.6% higher depression remission and 11.1% better SUD engagement in April 2026.
  • October 2026 state telehealth reforms and rural funding strengthen integrated behavioral-health demand.
  • Remote coverage across multiple states broadens addressable market beyond California and Arizona.

What critics are saying

  • Private-equity ownership from Abry concentrates exit pressure and cash discipline before 2028.
  • Thirty-nine openings on Greenhouse show heavy clinician hiring and relentless delivery dependence.
  • Arizona terms and HIPAA exposure make a data breach or billing audit existential.

What makes Ascend Healthcare unique

  • B2B telebehavioral integration with FQHCs embeds psychiatry directly into primary-care workflows.
  • Canyonlands expanded to 11 rural locations, showing operational depth in underserved markets.
  • Joint Commission accreditation and Arizona terms signal process maturity for regulated telehealth delivery.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Wellness Program

Company News

Oregon PCA
Aug 12th, 2026
Ascend Healthcare expands specialty care across rural communities.

Ascend Healthcare expands specialty care across rural communities. August 12, 2026 By Dani Gehrke 43 Total Views 1 Daily Views Table of contents. For community health centers serving rural and frontier communities, providing behavioral health care to patients in need can be challenging. Between providers stretched beyond capacity and limited access to specialty services available within the community, Oregon health centers expressed interest in resources to strengthen the health workforce and improve infrastructure for care delivery. The Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) has shared these challenges with corporate partner Ascend Healthcare to identify strategies to support our members. Case study. Ascend Healthcare collaborates with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to build fully integrated behavioral health programs that combine operational support, compliance guidance, and ongoing clinical services oversight. In a new case study, Ascend shares how its partnership with Canyonlands Healthcare, an Arizona-based FQHC, expanded specialty behavioral health access across 11 rural locations. In just one year, the program added more than 1,000 patient encounters while improving depression remission and substance use disorder treatment engagement. Discover how Ascend's support has led to measurable improvements. 0.8minutes Total Views: 43 Daily Views: 1