Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) California, Remote

Ascend Healthcare is committed to providing fully integrated, quality psychiatric and behavioral health services in a compassionate, convenient, and affordable manner. We work with external partners to provide services to patients across the country through integrated psychiatric medication management, substance use disorder treatment, counseling services, peer support and care coordination for seamless patient care. We believe in a “no wrong door” treatment model which finds ways to say “yes” to any patient referral rather than a multitude of exclusionary criteria found elsewhere. Founded to transform mental health care access, Ascend Healthcare delivers integrated psychiatric and behavioral health solutions with a commitment to equity, compassion, and operational excellence. We partner directly with health centers to build fully integrated, sustainable behavioral health programs—bringing deep clinical expertise, operational support, and long-term stability.

Work Environment

• Work from home opportunities
• Career Growth and Professional Development Training

You’ll be joining a team delivering innovative, compassionate care to communities that need it most. We believe in a “no wrong door” treatment model that finds ways to say “yes” to any patient referral rather than a multitude of exclusionary criteria found elsewhere.

Role

We are looking for a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide counseling and therapy treatment to our patients. Services will be provided remotely, through telemedicine, to patients of our Community Health Center partners. Clinician must have an active, unrestricted behavioral health license in California.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care modalities of evidence-based practices to best meet the clinical needs of the patients. CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychoeducation (Symptom Recognition), Trauma Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, etc.
• Maintenance of the clinic record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process.
• Documents all services and patient activities appropriately. Ensures documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory and other legal.
• Participate in regular case planning with the involved Multidisciplinary Team as new information is gathered to ensure 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 to maintain and improve competency. Demonstrate competency through post‑testing, skill observation, and performance as assessed by direct supervisor.
• Provides case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration as needed.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted mental health license in state of primary residence and California.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment.
• Trained and/or certified in evidence-based trauma modalities such as TF-CBT, EMDR, Brain Spotting, Somatic-Based Approaches, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Polyvagal Theory, or Family Systems (IFS).
• Manual Dexterity: Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Visual Requirements: Adequate vision for reading computer screens and documents.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence.
• Sufficient hearing ability for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD benefits
• PTO + Company Holidays
• Remote‑first setting
• Monthly Bonus Program
• Dental Insurance
• ~5, 8-hour or 4, 10-hour shifts
• ~ Health insurance
• ~ Life insurance

Location & Type

• Job Type : Full-time
• Location : Remote

Ascend Healthcare is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Ascend Healthcare participates in conducting comprehensive background checks and drug screenings for all potential employees as a contingency to gaining employment status.