California Licensed Psychologist at Ascellus (Licensed Psychologist in Salinas, CA)
Ascellus· Licensed Psychologist in Salinas, CA·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Contract
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
- In-office locations 93905, 93906
Preferred (not required)
- Training/certification in PTSD interventions (EMDR/PE/CPT)
- Background in health psychology
- Experience in Military/VA/Forensic settings
- Spanish language fluency
Why work at Ascellus
- Mission-Driven Impact: Directly influences recovery timelines, return-to-work outcomes, and the lives of injured workers — work that "helps people move forward."
- Specialized Expertise: Opportunity to become a domain expert in the intersection of behavioral health and workers' compensation, a growing and recognized pain point (workplace stress accounts for 40% of workers' comp claims).
- Work Model: Virtual-first with national reach, structured workflows prioritizing efficiency and consistency. Described as a hybrid workspace (employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work, typical time on-site not specified).
- Culture & Values: Outcome-oriented, clinically rigorous, collaborative, practical, and accountable. Focus on "clinically appropriate care—no more, no less."
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Clinical, operations, and customer teams work closely together, using data-driven decision-making.
- Growth Stage: Company is scaling thoughtfully, creating career opportunities across multiple functions.
- Notable Perks: Not explicitly listed, but the structured, supported environment for clinicians (QA oversight, defined frameworks, peer network) is a significant draw.