Bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker; ACSW- Fremont, California, Hybrid California,

Bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)- Fremont, California, Hybrid

California, United States

Ascend Healthcare is committed to providing fully integrated, quality psychiatric and behavioral health services in a compassionate, convenient, and affordable manner. We work with external partners to provide services to patients across the country through integrated psychiatric medication management, substance use disorder treatment, counseling services, peer support and care coordination for seamless patient care. We believe in a “no wrong door” treatment model which finds ways to say “yes” to any patient referral rather than a multitude of exclusionary criteria found elsewhere.

This approach reflects our values of improved patient and clinician experience, better outcomes, and lower costs.

The Ascend Story

Founded to transform mental health care access, Ascend Healthcare delivers integrated psychiatric and behavioral health solutions with a commitment to equity, compassion, and operational excellence. We partner directly with health centers to build fully integrated, sustainable behavioral health programs—bringing deep clinical expertise, operational support, and long‑term stability.

Our work environment fosters:

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Work from home opportunities
• Career Growth and Professional Development Training

Why Ascend?

You’ll be joining a team delivering innovative, compassionate care to communities that need it most. At Ascend, your work drives real impact—and your career grows alongside it. We believe in a “no wrong door” treatment model that finds ways to say “yes” to any patient referral rather than a multitude of exclusionary criteria found elsewhere.

We are looking for a Bilingual
Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) to provide counseling and therapy treatment to our patients. Services will be provided through a hybrid model (in‑person and telemedicine) to patients throughout California. We are a “say yes” first clinical provider and look to treat patients where they are and guide them along their journey to recovery and stabilization.

Clinician must be active or willing to obtain a California License.

Clinician must be bilingual in English/Spanish.

• Provides patient care modalities of evidence‑based practices to best meet the clinical needs of the patients. Examples include: CBT, DBT, Solution‑Focused Therapy, Psychoeducation (Symptom Recognition), Trauma Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, etc.
• These specific treatment modalities will be implemented in both individual and group therapy settings, with a focus on engaging patients in their treatment plan.
• Review and signature of patient clinical psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, and consents as needed for the patient in a timely manner. Maintenance of the clinic record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process.
• Documents all services and patient activities appropriately. Ensures documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory and other legal requirements.
• Conducts crisis intervention for the individual and family based on the individual’s safety plan.
• Participates in regular case planning with the involved multidisciplinary team as new information is gathered to ensure the most clinically appropriate patient disposition.
• Participates in individual and group supervision as required. Participates in ongoing education, including in‑services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency. Demonstrates competency through post‑testing, skill observation, and performance as assessed by direct supervisor.
• Provides case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Active, unrestricted mental health license in the state of primary residence and state where services are provided (California).
• Comfortable working in a remote environment.

• Prolonged Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods during working hours.
• Manual Dexterity: Good…