Lead Mental Health Therapist

Amae Health•Charlotte, NC

18h•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Mental Health Therapist at Amae you will play an integral role in our collective mission to become the center of excellence for SMI care. In alignment with Amae’s holistic, wrap-around care model, this role supports therapist team members in a supervisory capacity and manages a panel of complex members through individual and group therapy, while also providing psychoeducation and support to patients’ families. Working within a collaborative and shared decision making model, you will have the opportunity to partner with clinical staff, peer specialists, primary care providers and community partners. A patient advocate, you will help members navigate the health and social services systems in San Mateo, connecting patients to resources and the community. Rooted in trust and rapport, you will initiate, establish and maintain relationships not only with patients, but also with families, as you care for members of Amae Health.

Requirements

Active Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT or LPC license in the state of NC
Board-approved clinical supervisor status in North Carolina (e.g., LCMHCS, eligible LCSW supervisor, psychology supervisor) with prior experience supervising or mentoring clinicians
Thrives in a collaborative team environment and establishes positive relationships with other medical professionals
Experience and interest in working with adults and at least 1 year of experience working with patients with severe mental illness
Experience in evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT, or MI.
Ability to navigate challenging situations with professionalism.
Thorough understanding of confidentiality and appropriate documentation standards
Technologically savvy, with the ability to learn and navigate new tools and technologies
Highly organized with the ability to work autonomously
Possess strong listening skills and excellent verbal communication capabilities

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy to a panel of complex SMI patients
Supervise and mentor clinical teams including pre-licensed therapists, licensed therapists, and dietitians with clinical care delivery, documentation and patient related issues
Work in close collaboration with Practice Manager to support a healthy care team environment and deliver exceptional care via the Amae Health care model
Provide continuous, regular support as patients navigate recovery, both in person and on occasion, virtually
Conduct training during the onboarding process for new therapist staff and continually, as needed
Deliver evidence-based care in a holistic, wrap-around care model
Collaborate with patient care teams and with behavioral health providers to ensure an integrated, cohesive approach to care
Address medical needs to mitigate negative impacts of various social determinants of health
Provide consultation to therapists on the treatment team, which may include licensed therapists as well as trainees, as well as assisting with program development.