This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Ascend Healthcare. We're currently searching for a Bilingual Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in Arizona, United States.
Here's an incredible opportunity to work with a mission-driven mental health provider dedicated to accessible, inclusive care across diverse populations. As a Licensed Associate Counselor, you'll deliver evidence-based therapy services via telehealth to Arizona clients, emphasizing personalized treatment and patient-first engagement. The role centers on trauma-informed and solution-focused practices, collaborative care planning, and strong multidisciplinary teamwork. We're looking for bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates who are passionate about improving mental health access and comfortable working remotely within a supportive, clinician-led environment.
Accountabilities:
- Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and grief counseling.
- Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients aged 6 and up, ensuring documentation meets clinical and regulatory standards.
- Participate in crisis intervention, care coordination, and case planning with multidisciplinary teams.
- Attend regular supervision, training, and professional development sessions to maintain competency.
- Maintain timely and accurate records of all clinical interactions and patient progress.
- Engage patients with a flexible, "say yes first" approach to improve access to care and outcomes.
Requirements
- Active or eligible Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) credential in Arizona.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is mandatory.
- Prior experience in telehealth and comfort with remote work technology.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a patient-centered mindset.
- Ability to maintain a quiet, professional home office with reliable internet.
- Willingness to occasionally attend in-person meetings or trainings if needed.
- Physical ability to sit for prolonged periods, use a computer, and participate in virtual communication.
Benefits
- Competitive full-time salary ranging from $68,000 to $78,000 (Arizona-based residence required).
- Monthly performance bonus structure.
- Flexible work schedule: choose between 5x8-hour or 4x10-hour shifts.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Annual stipend for CEUs and ongoing clinical supervision hours.
- Collaborative, remote-first work culture founded and operated by clinicians.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
Thank you for your interest!
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