Mental Health Therapist
About The Position
Amae Health is hiring a Mental Health Therapist for its Long Beach, California clinic, which is opening soon. The therapist will provide individual and group therapy to a panel of adults with complex severe mental illness (SMI), offering ongoing recovery support in person and occasionally virtually. The role delivers evidence-based care within a holistic, integrated model that brings together psychiatry, therapy, primary care, dietitians, and community health workers. The therapist will collaborate with patient care teams and behavioral health providers, address medical needs that may be affected by social determinants of health, and consult with other therapists on the treatment team, including licensed therapists and trainees. The role may also assist with program development. Onsite supervision is available for clinicians with limited permits. Amae Health is a venture-backed Public Benefit Corporation building specialty outpatient care for people with severe mental illness. Its clinicians work in coordinated teams, receive ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship through a collaboration with Mass General Brigham, and may contribute to outcomes frameworks and research in SMI care.
Requirements
- Hold an active California license as a Licensed Psychologist, LMSW, AMFT, or LPC. Onsite supervision is available for limited permits.
- Have experience and interest in working with adults, including at least one year of experience working with patients with severe mental illness.
- Have experience with evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT, or MI.
- Thrive in a collaborative team environment and establish positive relationships with other medical professionals.
- Navigate challenging situations with professionalism.
- Have a thorough understanding of confidentiality and appropriate documentation standards.
- Be technologically savvy and able to learn and navigate new tools and technologies.
- Be highly organized and able to work autonomously.
- Have strong listening skills and excellent verbal communication capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group therapy to a panel of complex severe mental illness patients.
- Provide continuous, regular support as patients navigate recovery, primarily in person and occasionally virtually.
- Deliver evidence-based care within a holistic, wrap-around care model.
- Collaborate with patient care teams and behavioral health providers to ensure an integrated, cohesive approach to care.
- Address medical needs to mitigate the negative impacts of social determinants of health.
- Provide consultation to therapists on the treatment team, including licensed therapists and trainees.
- Assist with program development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Parental leave.
- Programs built around well-being.
- Performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship in evidence-based severe mental illness care through a collaboration with Mass General Brigham.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
