2026 NACHC Workforce
Behavioral health capacity—without hiring burden.
Ascend is the integrated psychiatry and behavioral health partner built exclusively for FQHCs.
We’re at NACHC Workforce Conference to meet health center leaders navigating staffing shortages, rising demand, and pressure to do more with less.
120+
Full-time clinicians on our team
200k+
Patient encounters delivered annually
14
FQHC health center partners nationwide
50%
Reduction in patient wait times at partners
Built for FQHC workforce realities—not against them.
Ascend Healthcare helps you expand integrated psychiatry and behavioral health without adding hiring pressure, administrative lift, or operational complexity.
Built by former FQHC operators, we understand the challenge: You don’t just need more providers—you need a model that actually works within your staffing, workflows, and financial constraints.
We don’t just fill roles. We build, operate, and scale your program alongside your team—fully embedded in your clinical and operational model.
What this looks like in practice:
Integrated Care Teams:
Psychiatrists, therapists, and SUD providers embedded into your care model—expanding access without expanding headcount strain.
Full Clinical & Operational Oversight:
Supervision, scheduling, workflows, compliance, and quality—handled by our team so yours can stay focused on patient care.
Revenue from Day One:
No upfront investment. Our encounter-based model generates revenue immediately, supporting sustainable growth.
FQHC-Specific Expertise:
UDS reporting, compliance, and health center realities built in—not retrofitted.
