What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Therapist (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) – Geriatric Focus position at Ascend Medical?
Licensed Therapist (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) – Geriatric Focus
Independent Contractor | Part-Time (~20 hours/week) | On-Site in Senior Care Communities
Provide meaningful care where it matters most.
Ascend Medical is seeking a warm, experienced therapist with a passion for working with older adults to join our Behavioral Health Team. This independent contractor position is ideal for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who enjoys building relationships and delivering impactful care on-site within senior living and long-term care communities.
In this role, you’ll provide in-person therapy to older adults experiencing a range of emotional and behavioral health challenges—from depression, grief, and anxiety to cognitive decline, caregiver stress, and life transitions. You’ll work closely with our interdisciplinary care team to support patients where they live, helping them feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Why this role might be a great fit:
- You love working with seniors and understand the unique mental health needs of aging populations.
- You want the flexibility of a part-time, independent practice while being supported by a collaborative team.
- You thrive in face-to-face interactions and want to make a direct impact in the communities we serve.
- You value meaningful, relationship-centered care over high-volume caseloads.
About Ascend Medical
Founded in 2021, Ascend Medical is redefining healthcare through a fully integrated model that treats the whole person—body, mind, and soul. We seamlessly combine primary care, behavioral health, metabolic health, and emotional wellness to support patients at every stage of life. Our care is delivered across multiple settings—virtually, in-office, and directly within senior care facilities—ensuring convenience, continuity, and accessibility. At Ascend, mental health is not an add-on; it’s a foundational element of how we care for people, embedded alongside physical health in every interaction and care plan. We’re proud to accept all major insurance plans and to consistently deliver one of the highest patient satisfaction scores in the industry (NPS 95 ).
Our Core Values:
- Patients before Profits
- Empathy before Expedience
- Progress before Stagnation
- Team before Individual
- Safety before Everything
What You’ll Do:
- Provide in-person therapy to older adult patients in assisted living and long-term care communities.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and clinical diagnoses using DSM-5-TR.
- Develop and update personalized treatment plans every 90 days or as clinically indicated.
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to geriatric populations.
- Address mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment disorders, cognitive decline, and caregiver fatigue.
- Collaborate with on-site care teams, including medical providers and facility staff.
- Session documentation, consistent with best practices and insurance reimbursement standards completed in Athena (EMR) within 24 hours of service delivery.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and uphold all licensing standards.
Work Environment & Compensation:
This is a 1099 independent contractor position, offering approximately 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling based on your availability and facility needs. While this role is primarily in-person, some virtual follow-ups may be arranged as appropriate.
As a contractor, this role does not include W-2 benefits such as health insurance or paid time off, but it offers substantial professional autonomy and work-life flexibility.
Join Us
If you’re a licensed therapist ready to make a difference in the lives of older adults—and excited about delivering care where it matters most—we’d love to meet you.
