Bilingual Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)- Arizona

About us

Ascend Telehealth brings a professional, collaborative, and rewarding workplace culture towards our goal to create a profound impact on the mental health of diverse communities.​ 

Our work environment includes:

• Patient-First Mindset
• Fully-Remote
• Business Casual
• Emphasis on Career Growth, Collaboration and Teamwork

What we do:

Our therapists treat all mental health and substance use disorders to a patient population of age 6 and up. Our philosophy is to incorporate all areas of care into a patient's well-being. 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

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Spanish-speaking, Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) to provide counseling and therapy treatment to our patients. Services will be provided remotely, through telemedicine, to patients throughout Arizona. We are a "say yes" first clinical provider and look to treat patients where they are and guide them along their journey to recovery and stabilization.

*Clinician must be active or willing to obtain an Arizona Medical License*

*Clinician must be bilingual, in English and Spanish*

Key Areas of Ownership:

• Provides patient care modalities of evidence-based practices to best meet the clinical needs of the patients. Examples include; CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychoeducation (Symptom Recognition), Trauma Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, etc.
• These specific treatment modalities will be implemented in both the individual and group therapy setting, with a focus of engaging patients in their treatment plan.
• Review and signature of patient clinical Psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, and consents as needed for the patient in a timely manner. 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
• Conducts crisis intervention for the individual and family based on the individual’s safety plan.
• 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.

Benefits: 

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• 5, 8-hour or 4, 10-shifts available
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance