Therapist / Licensed Mental Health Clinician

RYACO; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RYACO is looking for compassionate therapists in Atlanta to join their Behavioral Health Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in patient-centered care within a supportive environment that champions clinical independence and flexibility. Candidates should possess an active Georgia license and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Join at an exciting time of growth, collaborating with a diverse team committed to integrated behavioral healthcare. Hybrid and virtual options are available.

Qualifications

• License eligibility for LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and patient-centered therapy.
• Collaborate with care teams and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain clinical independence and flexibility in scheduling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Education

Active Georgia license in LPC / APC, LCSW / LMSW, LMFT / AMFT, Psychologist

Job description

Ascend Medical – Behavioral Health Team

Metro Atlanta | Hybrid & In-Person Opportunities Available

At Ascend Medical, we believe behavioral health is not separate from healthcare — it is healthcare. We are building an integrated model where therapists are empowered to focus on what matters most: meaningful patient relationships, clinical excellence, and long-term healing.

We are growing our Behavioral Health Division across Metro Atlanta and are seeking compassionate, mission-driven therapists who want to be part of something bigger than a traditional therapy practice.

Whether you are an experienced clinician with an established caseload, a therapist looking to grow your practice with organizational support, or a collaborative clinician excited about integrated care, we would love to connect.

More Time for Patients. Less Time on Administrative Burdens.

We know many therapists entered this profession to help people — not to spend evenings battling scheduling issues, insurance paperwork, intake coordination, or marketing themselves online.

Our model is designed to support clinicians by providing operational infrastructure so you can focus more of your energy on patient care and clinical impact.

Support May Include

• Scheduling and patient coordination support
• Insurance credentialing assistance
• Billing and revenue cycle support
• Marketing and referral development
• Intake and patient onboarding assistanceEMR and technology training/support
• Collaborative care coordination
• Office space and operational infrastructure

Build Your Practice — Without Building It Alone

We recognize that growing and maintaining a caseload can feel overwhelming and isolating in private practice.

At Ascend, Therapists Benefit From

• Internal referrals from primary care and psychiatry
• Community partnership opportunities
• Marketing and outreach support
• Access to integrated care teams
• Flexibility to develop specialty niches and passions
• Opportunities to help shape programs and services as we grow

Whether your passion is grief, trauma, women’s health, anxiety, relationships, chronic illness, faith-based counseling, adolescents, LGBTQ+ support, substance use, or another specialty area — we want to help you build meaningful clinical work around your strengths.

Clinical Autonomy Matters Here

We believe therapists thrive when they are trusted as professionals.

Our Clinicians Maintain

• Clinical independence and therapeutic approach
• Flexibility in scheduling structures
• Ability to develop specialty focus areas
• Input into patient care collaboration
• Opportunities to help shape culture and programming

We aim to create an environment where therapists feel supported — not micromanaged.

Integrated, Whole Person Care

Ascend’s model brings together:

• Primary Care
• Psychiatry
• Therapy
• Care Coordination
• Senior Care
• Wellness-focused services

This integrated approach allows therapists to care for patients more comprehensively while collaborating with medical professionals who value behavioral health as an essential component of overall wellbeing.

Our Mission Is Simple

To elevate mind, body, and soul.

Who We’re Looking For

We are intentionally building a diverse behavioral health team and welcome clinicians across a variety of backgrounds, specialties, and career stages.

Ideal Candidates Are

• Compassionate and patient-centered
• Collaborative and growth-oriented
• Passionate about whole-person care
• Interested in being part of a growing, mission-driven organization
• Excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of integrated behavioral healthcare

We Welcome

• Full-time clinicians
• Part-time clinicians
• Hybrid and virtual therapists
• Established clinicians with existing caseloads
• Therapists looking to grow their practice
• Builder clinicians interested in helping expand teams and programs
• Associate-level clinicians where supervision structures permit

Qualifications

• Active Georgia license (or license eligibility) in one of the following: LPC / APC, LCSW / LMSW, LMFT / AMFT, Psychologist, or other relevant behavioral health licensure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to ethical, high-quality patient care

Why Join Ascend Now?

We are at an exciting stage of growth with new offices opening across Metro Atlanta and expanding partnerships throughout the community.

This Is a Unique Opportunity To

• Join a rapidly growing behavioral health platform early
• Help shape culture and clinical programsCollaborate across disciplines
• Grow professionally alongside an exceptional team
• Deliver care in a model designed around both patient wellbeing and clinician sustainability

If you are looking for a place where your clinical work is valued, your voice matters, and your focus can remain on helping people heal — we would love to meet you.