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
• 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