Licensed Psychologist in Modesto, CA at Ascellus (Licensed Psychologist in Modesto, CA)
Ascellus· Licensed Psychologist in Modesto, 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 psychologists licensed in CA 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 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
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.