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Ascend Healthcare Inc · 18 hours ago

Associate Mental Health Therapist (ACSW, AMFT)- California, Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

Ascend Healthcare is committed to providing fully integrated, quality psychiatric and behavioral health services. They are looking for a Licensed Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) to provide counseling and therapy treatment to patients remotely throughout California.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Active mental health licenseCBTDBTSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma TherapyAddiction TherapyPatient-first mindsetClear communication skillsTeam collaboration