Independent Mental Health Therapist - Massachusetts, Remote

About the role

Ascend Healthcare provides integrated psychiatric and behavioral health services via telemedicine to patients of Community Health Center partners. The role is a Licensed Therapist or Counselor (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) delivering counseling and therapy treatment remotely, with a focus on evidence‑based practices, case management, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The clinician must hold an active, unrestricted mental health license in their state of primary residence and be willing to obtain a Massachusetts license if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using evidence‑based modalities (CBT, DBT, Solution‑Focused Therapy, Psychoeducation, Trauma Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, etc.) in individual and group settings.
• Review and sign patient psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and consents.
• Maintain clinic records, documenting all services and activities in compliance with clinical best practices, contracts, and regulations.
• Conduct crisis intervention for individuals and families based on safety plans.
• Participate in regular case planning with the multidisciplinary team.
• Attend individual and group supervision as required.
• Engage in ongoing education, in‑services, and training to maintain competency.
• Demonstrate competency via post‑testing, skill observation, and performance assessment.
• Provide case management services to support recovery and community reintegration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted mental health license in state of primary residence (and willingness to obtain Massachusetts license if providing services there).
• Comfortable working in a remote environment.
• Willingness to work evening hours.
• Patient‑first mindset.
• Physical requirements for a remote role: ability to sit for extended periods, good hand‑eye coordination, adequate vision, clear verbal and written communication, sufficient hearing, and access to a quiet, dedicated workspace with reliable internet.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance
• PTO + company and floating holidays
• Yearly CEU stipend
• 401(k) with company matching
• Professional development assistance
• Remote‑first work environment
• Collaborative, clinician‑founded culture

Pay

Starting minimum salary: $80,000–$90,000 (for candidates whose primary residence is in Massachusetts) plus a monthly bonus program.

Schedule

Full‑time position with shift options of either five 8‑hour shifts or four 10‑hour shifts.