You might not know it, but there are a ton of rules and regulations associated with our work. Even as we help the teens under our care grow and thrive, we need to show the State of California, insurance companies, and other oversight agencies that we’re doing everything by the book. To ensure we’re always…
As you know, Ascend puts a big emphasis on hiring amazing staff to work in each of our facilities. As we grow to accommodate the needs of our clients, we keep finding more and more outstanding people who are as passionate about teen mental health as we are. This month, we’re highlighting one of the…
When you work at a place like Ascend, it takes a lot of teamwork to get our facilities running smoothly. While we’ve highlighted some of our staff that works in-house in the past, it’s time to take a look at one of our administrative team members that makes just as much of a difference to…
When it comes to life at Ascend, we love sharing what happens behind the scenes. As you get to know our staff and how they interact with our clients, you get a better sense of how we help teens and their families heal from mental health concerns that are affecting the entire family system. Every…
As always, Ascend loves highlighting the people that make our facilities an amazing place to work and live. This month, we’ve chosen to share a day in the life of one of our family therapists! Kaylin is a primary therapist that works closely with the clients and their parents and siblings to explore everyday family…
We know you love learning about everything that happens at Ascend, so we try to cover a diverse series of positions and roles to keep you informed. While we have tons of amazing staff that contribute so much of their time and energy to helping clients thrive, one of the most important is Dave. He…
At Ascend, we have many moving parts. While you’ve probably already read about our in-house team that’s there day in and day out, including mentors and clinicians, you may not know as much about our recreational and experiential therapists and group facilitators. One of those people is Andrea, our resident yoga, meditation, and breathwork instructor.…
Ascend loves showing parents and teens what goes on behind the scenes during everyday life at our residential treatment facilities. With regular updates on the types of activities we host, the variety of therapies available, and the team who makes it all happen, we can put your mind at ease about trusting us with your…
Life behind the scenes at Ascend continues to be a fascinating journey for all of us, but it’s time parents and potential clients also got a sneak peek at all the hard work we do. In this month’s Staff Spotlight, we’re putting Nicole on the spot with a look into a day in her life…
When it comes to the nuts and bolts that keep Ascend running smoothly, it’s all about the mentors. They’re there every day with the clients, helping them navigate therapy, meals, and everything in between. Because mentors do a lot of the heavy lifting within our residential treatment centers, they need reliable support from the best.…