Therapy Team Lead

Ascend Healthcare

. Provide direct patient care within the Ascend model, maintaining a clinical schedule balancing administrative duties; approximately 80%–85% direct patient care and 15%–20% administrative responsibilities .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeArizona • United StatesSenior💰 $88,000 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct patient care within the Ascend model, alongside strong leadership capabilities in overseeing Therapy teams, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiencies. Holds an active independent license and board certification for clinical supervision, with a focus on professional development and quality of care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Independent License (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)3+ Years Clinical Experience in Behavioral HealthBoard-Certified Clinical SupervisorPrior Leadership ExperiencePolicy and Procedure Development Experience

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Soft Skills

Clear Verbal Communication SkillsClear Written Communication SkillsCoaching SkillsPerformance Evaluation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification for Clinical Supervision

Industry Keywords

Direct Patient CareClinical OperationsTherapy LeadershipInterdisciplinary WorkflowsQuality Assurance InitiativesCompliance InitiativesPatient ImpactDocumentation Timeliness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct patient care within the Ascend model, maintaining a clinical schedule balancing administrative duties; approximately 80%–85% direct patient care and 15%–20% administrative responsibilities
Oversee assigned Therapy direct reports by monitoring productivity, documentation timeliness, and schedule utilization
Serve as the first point of escalation for operational efficiencies and clinical/operational issues
Support onboarding and integration of new Therapists
Provide proactive coaching and conduct bi-annual performance evaluations
Assist with professional development opportunities and maintain accountability related to patient impact and quality of care
Address routine clinical questions while ensuring providers follow supervision and CEED guidance channels
Participate in training, orientation, and quality assurance initiatives, including chart reviews
Contribute to policy and procedure development, compliance initiatives, and timely resolution of patient complaints
Coordinate with Clinical Operations, CEED, Clinical Supervisors, and Therapy leadership to optimize interdisciplinary workflows and training programs
Assist with projects and operations within other service lines as needed
Perform additional leadership and operational responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active and unrestricted independent license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in state of primary residence and state of therapy services being rendered (required)
3+ years of clinical experience in behavioral health (required)
Board-certified to provide clinical supervision (required)
Prior leadership experience (required)
Prior policy and procedure development experience (preferred)
Ability to sit for extended periods during working hours
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
Adequate vision for reading computer screens and documents
Clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence
Sufficient hearing ability for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings
Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity
Comprehensive background check and drug screening required as a contingency to employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD benefits
PTO + Company Holidays
Yearly CEU Stipend
Collaborative Environment
Remote-first setting
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule for 4, 10-hour shifts or 5, 8-hour shifts