Licensed Psychologist
Listed compensation
$160–$200/session
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Who We Are
Ascellus is a Behavioral Health provider focused on helping injured workers restore their physical and emotional wellbeing.
About the Role
We’re seeking California-licensed psychologists to provide time-limited outpatient psychotherapy to injured workers in the workers’ compensation space.
This is a 1099 role designed for clinicians who want flexibility, strong operational support, and a thoughtful clinical culture.
What You’ll Do
- Provide time-limited psychotherapy (typically 4-12 sessions, with caseload range of: 5–20 cases, you choose your caseload)
- Work with injured workers in pursuit of return-to-function following a work injury
- Complete documentation within 24–48 hours using Ascellus Provider Portal Schedule & independence
- Set your own availability
- Receive a steady stream of referrals based on the volume/capacity of your choosing
Compensation
- $160 - $200 per therapy session, dependent upon relevant experience. High end of the stated range is reserved for those with significant applicable
Experience
- Clear cancellation/no-show policy: Paid full hourly rate for no-show/late cancel appointments (within 24 hours with proper patient outreach) We provide
- Referral flow + intake coordination
- Billing/collections + credentialing support
- Scheduling + reminders
- Consultation community: Clinical team specializing in workers’ comp behavioral health, peer consultation group, case conferences, training
Requirements
- Active CA Psychologist license (PhD/PsyD)
- Minimum 1+ years post-licensure
- Competence in CBT, evidence-based treatment, and timely documentation
- Telehealth-ready private workspace
Preferred (not required)
- Training/certification in PTSD interventions (EMDR/PE/CPT)
- Background in health psychology
- Experience in Military/VA/Forensic settings
- Spanish language fluency
Key Responsibilities
Provide time-limited outpatient psychotherapy to injured workers to support their return-to-function. Manage a flexible caseload and complete clinical documentation within 24-48 hours via the provider portal.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Psychologist at Ascellus a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychology — ranked against 1,710 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Psychologist Career Context
Ascellus holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 7 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 76% have no call, 22% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.4 / 10 · top 25% in psychology | ranked against 1,710 Psychology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $160k–$200k | Psychology median $161k (middle half $156k–$260k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 82% remote · 76% no call · 22% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Psychologist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Psychology listings | 641 in the last 30 days | 343 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychology pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Ascellus | silver tier, 83/100 | Top Employers work-life index7 active listings |
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