Full-Time

Associate Clinical Social Worker

Ascend Healthcare

Ascend Healthcare

B2B telepsychiatry and behavioral health services

Compensation Overview

$73k - $83k/yr

+ Monthly bonus

California, USA

Remote

Remote within California; occasional in-person attendance may be required as company needs arise.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • The clinician must hold an active, unrestricted mental health license in the state of primary residence and the state where medical services are provided.
  • The clinician must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • The clinician must be comfortable working in a remote environment.
  • The clinician must have a patient-first mindset.
  • The clinician must be able to sit for extended periods during working hours.
  • The clinician must have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
  • The clinician must have adequate vision for reading computer screens and documents.
  • The clinician must have clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence.
  • The clinician must have sufficient hearing ability for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings.
  • The clinician must have access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity.
Responsibilities
  • Provide counseling and therapy treatment to patients remotely through telemedicine.
  • Provide patient care using evidence-based practices and treatment modalities in individual and group therapy settings.
  • Review and sign patient clinical psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and consents as needed in a timely manner.
  • Maintain clinic records and document activities performed as part of the service delivery process.
  • Document all services and patient activities appropriately in compliance with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory requirements, and other legal requirements.
  • Conduct crisis intervention for individuals and families based on the individual's safety plan.
  • Participate in regular case planning with the involved 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-service training and other activities, to maintain and improve competency.
  • Demonstrate competency through post-testing, skill observation, and performance assessment by the direct supervisor.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • April 7, 2026 Canyonlands gains validate measurable outcomes and expansion potential.
  • January 23, 2026 CMS rural program favors telebehavioral integration models like Ascend's.
  • August 25, 2025 website refresh signals active product and brand investment.

What critics are saying

  • Ascend discloses no funding, revenue, or staffing data, limiting employer confidence.
  • B2B healthcare sales cycles remain long; one lost health-system contract hurts utilization quickly.
  • If CMS RHT funding disappoints in 2026, rural pipeline demand weakens materially.

What makes Ascend Healthcare unique

  • Ascend embeds psychiatrists inside FQHCs, primary care, and specialty clinics.
  • April 7, 2026 Canyonlands results showed 24.6% depression remission improvement.
  • Adelante Healthcare's FQHC case study proves integrated telebehavioral workflows at scale.

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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