Behavioral health interventions addressing psychosocial factors that interfere with recovery following physical injury.
Designed for Workers’ Compensation
Behavioral Health Solutions
Evidence-based behavioral health solutions that support recovery, improve outcomes, and move claims forward.
Delayed Recovery Prevention
Mental Health Solutions
Behavioral health interventions addressing psychosocial factors that interfere with recovery following physical injury.
Advanced Psychological Evaluations
Behavioral health interventions addressing psychosocial factors that interfere with recovery following physical injury.
WHEN TO REFER
When Behavioral Health Is Part of the Claim
Behavioral health services are appropriate when psychosocial factors, psychological symptoms, or uncertainty about diagnosis or next steps impact recovery, function, or decision-making.
Timely identification and intervention can help prevent delays, improve engagement in care, and support more efficient recovery.

HOW WE WORK
Built for Workers’ Compensation
Purpose-built behavioral health solutions that address the psychosocial factors delaying recovery—delivering measurable outcomes, streamlined coordination, and faster return to function.
Work-Focused, Evidence-Based Interventions
Targeted interventions designed to address the psychosocial factors that delay recovery, supporting functional progress and timely return to work.
WC-Aligned Documentation and Administrative Processes
Clear, consistent documentation aligned to workers’ compensation requirements, reducing administrative burden and enabling confident claim decisions.
Clinical Quality Assurance and Oversight
Every case is guided by structured protocols and reviewed through clinical quality assurance, ensuring appropriate care, accurate assessments, and reliable outcomes.
Predictable Workflows and Communication
Defined care pathways and proactive communication keep all stakeholders aligned, creating transparency, consistency, and confidence throughout the claim lifecycle.
INSIGHTS
Insights & Updates
Perspectives, research, and updates on behavioral health in workers’ compensation, written for claims and clinical decision-makers.
Transforming Workers’ Compensation with Behavioral Health: Insights from Ascellus & .406 Ventures
In a recent episode of the Expanding Access podcast from Behavioral Health Tech, Joe Holtschlag and Liam Donohue dive into how behavioral health is reshaping the workers’ compensation landscape.
Building the Next Generation of Behavioral Health Access in Workers’ Comp
For many years, behavioral health has been missing from workers’ compensation’s recovery approach. Clinicians have long understood that psychological and social factors slow
Ascellus Announces Creation of Vice President of Sales and Customer Activation Role
With years of customer implementation, retention, and growth experience, Nancy Schaefer is appointed to the role
MIAMI (Jan. 20, 2026) – Ascellus, a leading behavioral health provider focused on helping injured workers restore their physical and emotional wellbeing, today announced the appointment of seasoned industry professional Nancy Schaefer as vice president of sales and customer activation.
