At Ascend, we’re able to provide such comprehensive and targeted treatment plans because our team makes it happen. Each person who works with Ascend provides such valuable work to help our clients improve their mental health. From our mentors to our therapists, client goals are our goals! One of the people who works on the…
There are many people that are essential to making sure that Ascend is operating to its fullest capacity. Some of our most important team members include mentors and overnight techs who provide 24-hour care and assistance to all of our clients. While mentors work during the day and interact with clients during waking hours, overnight…
As always, when a new month starts, we like to feature one of our star staff members. These are the essential players in our organization that make everything work. Whether they have everyday contact with clients and parents or they’re strictly behind the scenes, these are the people that make Ascend what it is! If…
Each month, we get more and more excited to talk about the amazing staff members that make Ascend the best place for teens to grow and thrive. This month, we’re excited to introduce you to Latisha, a behavioral technician who provides support to all the adolescents going through treatment at Ascend. Are you ready to…
When it comes to hiring the right people for the job, Ascend can’t do any better! Everyone on our team creates a safe, comforting space for our clients. And, there’s nobody who does a better job than our Primary Therapist, David. He’s one of our residential therapists and spends most of his days working with…
Ascend does its best to make our residential treatment facilities feel like a home that’s safe, comforting, and inviting. One of the ways we do that is with the power of food. Our amazing chef, Chef Stephen, has been working in hospitality for over 20 years, crafting delicious recipes that everyone loves. Looking for proof?…
Seamus McKeon is many things — trophy husband, elite dodgeball player, and believer in the power of a magical ceiling tile, but most importantly, he’s someone who’s passionate about helping teens who are struggling to find themselves. With a passion for addressing the needs of young people who require a little more guidance to achieve…
Because our dedication to our work always comes first, Ascend constantly searches for amazing people with a passion for helping others. When it comes to making sure our facilities are running smoothly, Ascend needs the power of a superhero. Since those don’t exist, we’ve got Jaq to take care of business. She’s our Director of…
Ascend really cares about the people we have on our team because they’re behind our clients’ success. One of the people who have a lot of say in who joins the Ascend team is Zack. As the facility manager for our Canyons Trauma House, he takes a lot of responsibility for keeping our day-to-day operations…
Is there anything better than having the best of the best at your side? At Ascend, we strive to ensure that everyone that joins our team is absolutely stellar. One of our most important team members, and staff spotlight of the month, is Dr. Lisa Acosta. A California girl who graduated cum laude with a…