Mental Health Therapist

Amae Health • Los Altos, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Amae Health is hiring an onsite Mental Health Therapist for its Los Altos clinic. The role is central to providing personalized, compassionate, high-quality outpatient care to adults with serious mental illness (SMI), including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar I disorder, and treatment-resistant depression. The therapist will deliver individual and group therapy and ongoing support within a holistic, integrated care model, working alongside psychiatry, primary care, dietetics, community health workers, and other behavioral health professionals.

The position offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative team with manageable caseloads, receive ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship through Amae’s collaboration with Mass General Brigham, and contribute to research and the development of outcomes frameworks for SMI care. Onsite supervision is available for limited permits. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed as clinic needs arise.

Requirements

• Hold an active California license as a Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, AMFT, or LPCC; onsite supervision is available for limited permits.
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment and establish positive relationships with other medical professionals.
• Have experience and interest 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.
• Navigate challenging situations professionally.
• 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 SMI 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 integrated, cohesive care.
• Address medical needs to mitigate 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.
• Ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship in evidence-based SMI care through collaboration with Mass General Brigham.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed