Independent Mental Health Therapist - Massachusetts, Remote

Ascend Healthcare; Milton (MA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first setting

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Monthly bonus program

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Ascend Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Therapist or Counselor to provide remote counseling and therapy through telemedicine for patients of Community Health Center partners. The role involves CBT, DBT, and other modalities in individual and group settings to engage patients in their treatment plans.

Remote-first position with evening hours and ongoing professional development opportunities. Eligible licenses in primary residence state required; compensation includes a monthly bonus program and

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted mental health license in state of primary residence and where services are provided.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment
• Willingness to work evening hours

Responsibilities

• Maintain the clinic record and document activities as part of service delivery.
• Ensure documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory and other legal requirements.
• Participate in regular case planning with the Multidisciplinary Team to ensure appropriate patient disposition.
• Engage in individual and group supervision and ongoing education to maintain competency.
• Provide case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Solution-Focused Therapy

Psychoeducation

Trauma Therapy

Addiction Therapy

ACT

Bereavement Counseling

Education

LPC/LCSW/LMFT license

Tools

Telemedicine platform

Job description

Company Overview

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. 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 Arrangements and Professional Growth

Work from home opportunities

Career Growth and Professional Development Training

Position Summary

You’ll be joining a team delivering innovative, compassionate care to communities that need it most. We are looking for a Licensed Therapist or Counselor (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) to provide counseling and therapy treatment to our patients.

Services will be provided remotely, through telemedicine , to patients of our Community Health Center partners.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements and Preferences

• Active, unrestricted mental health license in state of primary residence and state of medical services being provided
• Comfortable working in a remote environment
• Willingness to work evening hours

Physical and Communication Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

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

Equality and Background Checks

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.