Independent Mental Health Therapist, Re
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BLS OES 2024 · AZ adjusted
18% below median for Psychologist in AZ — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join Ascend Healthcare as a Remote Mental Health Therapist – Telehealth, AZ in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will be provided remotely, through telemedicine, to patients of our Community Health Center partners throughout Arizona.
- must be active or willing to obtain an Arizona License in addition to holding an active license in state of primary residence Key Areas of Ownership: Provides patient care modalities of evidence-based practices to best meet the clinical needs of the patients.
- will be implemented in both the individual and group therapy setting, with a focus of engaging patients in their treatment plan.
- provide services to patients across the country through integrated psychiatric medication management, substa.
Requirements
- first mindset Physical Requirements: This is a fully remote position but may require in
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $80K - $90K
- Signing bonus: $1.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Ascend Healthcare in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Independent Mental Health Therapist, Remote, AZ at Ascend Healthcare a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at Ascend Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Remote psychologist positions in Mental Health Therapy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
Ascend Healthcare lists compensation for this psychologist position at $80k to $90k annually.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($80k–$90k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Bereavement Counseling, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Provide evidence-based counseling and therapy services to patients via telemedicine in Arizona. Manage clinical documentation, including psychosocial assessments and treatment plans, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits package: Monthly Bonus Program, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, LTD benefits, PTO, Company and Floating Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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