Bilingual Independent Mental Health Therapist- Iowa, Remote

About the Role

Ascend Healthcare is seeking a Bilingual Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) to provide counseling and therapy treatment to patients remotely via telemedicine throughout Iowa. The organization follows a "say yes" first clinical model, focusing on treating patients where they are and guiding them along their journey to recovery and stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychoeducation, Trauma Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Bereavement/Grief Counseling
• Implement treatment modalities in both individual and group therapy settings with a focus on engaging patients in their treatment plan
• Review and sign patient clinical psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and consents in a timely manner
• Maintain clinic records including documentation of all services and patient activities performed as part of the service delivery process
• Ensure documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory requirements, and other legal standards
• Conduct crisis intervention for individuals and families based on the individual's safety plan
• Participate in regular case planning with the multidisciplinary team to ensure 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
• Provide case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted mental health license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) in state of primary residence and state of medical services being provided (must be active or willing to obtain an Iowa license)
• Comfortable working in a remote environment
• Willingness to work primarily with pediatric patients
• Patient-first mindset

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Fully remote position with possible in-person attendance as company needs arise
• Prolonged sitting for extended periods during working hours
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for using computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• 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
• Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity

Pay

Base compensation range: $75,000–$85,000 with primary residence in Iowa

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (5, 8-hour shifts or 4, 10-hour shifts available)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and LTD benefits
• PTO + Company and Floating Holidays (including your birthday)
• Yearly CEU Stipend
• 401(k) with matching
• Professional development assistance
• Collaborative, remote-first environment
• Clinician founded and operated