Bilingual Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)- Arizona, Remote Arizona, United States 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. This approach reflects our values of improved patient and clinician experience, better outcomes, and lower costs. 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: 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. Qualifications: Active, unrestricted mental health license in state of primary residence and state of medical services being provided Comfortable working in a remote environment Physical Requirements: This is a fully remote position but may require in-person attendance as company needs arise. Please be aware the below physical requirements should be considered prior to applying to the position: Prolonged Sitting : Ability to sit for extended periods during working hours. 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. Communication : Clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence. Hearing : Sufficient hearing ability for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings. Work Environment : Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity. Clinical supervision hours Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD benefits PTO + Company Holidays Yearly CEU Stipend Collaborative Environment Remote-first setting Clinician Founded and Operated Job Type : Full-time Minimum Starting Salary: $68,000-$78,000 with primary residence in Arizona Monthly Bonus 401(k) 401(k) matching 5, 8-hour or 4, 10-shifts available Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 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. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf What is your highest level of education completed? * Select... Do you have a valid/unrestricted Arizona mental health license? * Select... Example: LAC, LMSW, ACSW, AMFT, LASAC, LPC, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LISAC In which state(s) are you licensed to see patients? * Select... What are your credentials? * Select... Please provide your mental health license type, state, and number: * Please include all states you are actively licensed in Are you bilingual (English and Spanish)? * Select... Please provide your legal name (if different from the above) Do you have any active malpractice claims naming you as a defendant? * Select... Regardless of the outcome, have you had any malpractice cases against you that you would have to report on a credentialing or privileging application? * Select...

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